Truman Show delusion n.— «The Truman Show delusion, or Truman Syndrome, has drawn attention in recent months, in the United States and Britain, as psychiatrists in both countries describe a small but growing number of psychotic patients...
unresolved mourning n.— «But Cuba still dominates Cuban-American life to a remarkable degree, which psychiatrist Eugenio Rothe blames on what he calls “unresolved mourning.” “One thing very observable here, especially...
alter n.— «To send her back to prison might trigger her multiple personalities, or “alters,” as the psychiatrists call them.» —“State Hospital wants accused arsonist in jail” by Susan Smallheer in White...
piquerism n.— «Psychiatrists have been vying for air time to explain piquerism, the disorder which he is said to suffer. “A piquerist tends to get excited by using an instrument to penetrate his victim, usually from afar,”...
saga lout n.— «Psychiatrist Dr Peter Rice says more older people are problem drinkers. He’s so concerned that he’s coined a term for us latter-day tipplers: Saga louts. “People are increasing their drinking between the age of 60 and...