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'Hysteria' today and tomorrow.
1Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, R.I., USA.
Frontiers of Neurology and Neuroscience
|October 3, 2014
Summary
Conversion disorder, historically known as hysteria, is increasingly understood with modern diagnostic tools and treatments. Psychotherapy offers effective symptom management and improved quality of life for patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Background:
- Conversion disorder, or hysteria, persists across cultures and history.
- Modern advancements in diagnostic criteria and therapeutic interventions have revitalized interest in somatoform disorders.
- Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of conversion disorder remains a challenge due to the lack of animal models.
Observation:
- Functional neuroimaging and neurophysiology are emerging as key tools for future research into conversion disorder mechanisms.
- Despite the absence of a known molecular mechanism, clinical progress is being made.
Findings:
- Psychotherapy is proving effective in helping patients gain control over conversion disorder symptoms.
- Patients undergoing psychotherapy report an improved quality of life.
Implications:
- Continued research utilizing neuroimaging and neurophysiology may elucidate the mechanisms of conversion disorder.
- Psychotherapy offers a viable and effective treatment pathway for conversion disorder, demystifying a historically enigmatic condition.
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