TY - JOUR PY - 1924// TI - The religious factor in mental disorder JO - Journal of abnormal psychology and social psychology A1 - Eisler, Edwin R. SP - 85 EP - 95 VL - 19 IS - 1 N2 - It is quite apparent that many psychotic patients, especially those in whom rather definite delusions are in evidence, show a variety of bizarre tendencies with a definite religious coloring. These reactions may be manifested by a number of forms, ceremonies, or expressed ideas concerning certain beliefs or faiths. As in the case of all symptoms that are frequently observed, it is of some advantage to investigate their motivation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

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