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Chronic Depersonalisation Neurosis au Shorvon – A Successful Intervention

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

C. G. Ballard*
Affiliation:
Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry CV2 2DX
R. N. C. Mohan
Affiliation:
West Midlands Rotational Training Scheme
S. Handy
Affiliation:
Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry
*
Correspondence

Abstract

A patient with chronic primary depersonalisation responded well to a combination of psychotherapy and abreaction.

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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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