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Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Sleeping Beauties
Book • 2021
In 'The Sleeping Beauties', Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan delves into the world of psychosomatic disorders, examining cases of mass hysteria and culture-bound syndromes across different cultures.
She travels to various locations, including Sweden, Kazakhstan, and Nicaragua, to document these phenomena with compassion and scientific insight.
The book challenges traditional views on illness, highlighting the role of societal pressures and cultural influences.
She travels to various locations, including Sweden, Kazakhstan, and Nicaragua, to document these phenomena with compassion and scientific insight.
The book challenges traditional views on illness, highlighting the role of societal pressures and cultural influences.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Steve Levitt , focusing on the case of Sophie in Sweden and the phenomenon of resignation syndrome.
Steve Levitt , focusing on the case of Sophie in Sweden and the phenomenon of resignation syndrome.
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153. We’re Not Getting Sicker — We’re Overdiagnosed
Mentioned by Hannah Barnes in the introduction, highlighting Suzanne O’Sullivan’s expertise in neurology and overdiagnosis.
Are we living through an overdiagnosis epidemic?
