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The False Memory Epidemic and Satanic Panic
This chapter delves into the debunked theory of repressed memories and the satanic panic of the '80s and '90s, examining its impact on society, families, and therapists. It highlights how false memories of childhood Satanic abuse were planted through media, books, and therapy techniques, leading to wrongful convictions and trauma. The chapter also discusses the fallout from the hysteria, wrongful convictions, and controversies surrounding therapists who use repressed memory techniques.