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A Baby, A Cat And A Late Onset Psychopath

Mamamia Out Loud

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Exploring Mass Hysteria: The Leroy Illness

This chapter explores the strange outbreak of tics and verbal outbursts among high school girls in Leroy, New York, examining the psychiatric explanations behind the phenomenon. The discussion also draws connections to historical cases of mass hysteria, including the Salem witch trials, while highlighting the roles of social contagion and environmental influences.

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