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All In Your Head | 2

Hysterical

CHAPTER

Challenges in Diagnosis and Disbelief in Medical Explanations

The chapter explores conversion disorder and mass psychogenic illness, discussing historical cases like Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 and current challenges in diagnosis. It delves into a parent's skepticism towards a doctor's diagnosis of conversion disorder for their child, questioning the lack of testing and potential ulterior motives. The narrative also touches on the emergence of alternative theories for historical instances of mass illness and the ongoing investigation into a current health issue at Leroy High School.

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