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Depersonalization in a 16-year-old boy

A McKellar

    Southern Medical Journal
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    A 16-year-old boy experienced prolonged depersonalization that resolved with supportive therapy alone. This case highlights potential psychiatric syndromes in adolescents linked to substance use or trauma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Adolescent Psychology

    Background:

    • Depersonalization is a dissociative symptom characterized by feelings of detachment from oneself.
    • Adolescence is a critical developmental period with unique vulnerabilities to psychiatric conditions.

    Observation:

    • A case study of a 16-year-old male experiencing prolonged depersonalization.
    • The patient's condition resolved solely through supportive therapy.
    • The study discusses the rationale for withholding more intensive treatments.

    Findings:

    • Supportive therapy can be effective in resolving depersonalization in adolescents.
    • Depersonalization and derealization are increasingly observed in adolescents.
    • Associated factors include substance use, altered states of consciousness, and exposure to trauma.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the potential efficacy of conservative treatment approaches for depersonalization in adolescents.
    • Suggests a need for further research into the rising incidence of dissociative disorders in adolescents.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering environmental and experiential factors in adolescent mental health.

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