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Conversion mutism: case report and discussion.

L U Thorpe, D L Keegan, G A Veeman

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |February 1, 1985
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    Conversion mutism, a rare disorder, typically affects young women after trauma. Combined psychodynamic and behavioral therapy effectively restored speech in a patient with sexual assault fears and reinforced symptoms.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Trauma Studies

    Background:

    • Conversion mutism is an uncommon psychiatric disorder historically linked to wartime experiences.
    • It predominantly affects young women, often presenting after a significant traumatic event.

    Observation:

    • The case study focuses on a young woman experiencing conversion mutism.
    • Her condition was exacerbated by underlying fears of sexual assault and behavioral reinforcement of the symptom.

    Findings:

    • A combined psychodynamic and behavioral therapy approach was implemented.
    • The patient successfully regained her speech after a four-week treatment period.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the efficacy of integrated psychodynamic and behavioral interventions for conversion mutism.

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  • Understanding the interplay of psychodynamic factors and behavioral perpetuation is crucial for successful treatment.
  • The findings suggest a viable therapeutic pathway for similar presentations of conversion mutism in non-wartime contexts.