Citation

Cheniaux E. J. Bras. Psiquiatr. 2022; 71(1): 63-68.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Instituto De Psiquiatria)

DOI

10.1590/0047-2085000000364

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Discussing the psychiatric diagnosis of Alberto Santos-Dumont, considered in Brazil to be the inventor of the airplane, who was admitted to psychiatric institutions several times and committed suicide.

METHODS: A narrative review was carried out on the psychopathological manifestations he presented, based on some of the most important biographies about the aviator. No scientific article on the topic was found.

RESULTS: Depressive episodes were well characterized. Behavioral changes that suggest manic episodes have also been reported.

CONCLUSION: He probably suffered from bipolar disorder. © 2022, Editora Cientifica Nacional Ltda. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

literature; human; Brazil; suicide; bipolar disorder; depression; war; behavior change; personality; hospitalization; risk factor; mental disease; mania; weapon; airplane pilot; aircraft; multiple sclerosis; diplopia; dizziness; aviation; motor activity; Article; biography; hemiplegia; history of psychiatry; journalism; mechanics; Santos-Dumont