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[THE ROLE OF STRESS IN MANIC-PSYCHOTIC EPISODE DURING THE TERROR ATTACK OF OCTOBER 7 - CASE REPORT]
Bar Gold1, Adar Avnun1, Libi Hertzberg1
1Psychiatric Department A, Shalvata Mental Health Center - Clalit Health Services, Hod Hasharon.
Harefuah
|August 8, 2024
Summary
This case report highlights a first-time manic-psychotic episode in a patient following a large-scale terror attack. Psycho-dynamic theory may explain symptoms, suggesting adjustments to the bio-psycho-social model during catastrophic events.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Background:
- The bio-psycho-social model is widely used for psychiatric disorders.
- Biological factors are increasingly dominant, yet the stress-diathesis model remains relevant for psychotic and affective disorders.
Observation:
- A patient in her late 40s experienced her first manic-psychotic episode after a massive terror attack.
- The case report suggests psycho-dynamic theory to explain the observed signs and symptoms.
Findings:
- Stress is a known risk factor for affective disorders, particularly manic-psychotic episodes.
- Psycho-dynamic theories propose stressful life events as potential causative factors for manic and depressive episodes.
Implications:
- The bio-psycho-social model's equilibrium may need adjustment based on temporal and spatial contexts, especially during large-scale environmental catastrophes.
- This case underscores the importance of considering psycho-dynamic perspectives in understanding acute psychiatric episodes triggered by extreme stress.
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