Psychosis Triggered by Intensive Meditation: A Case Report and Review of Risk Factors

Aims: Meditation is widely regarded as a beneficial practice for mental well-being, but intensive forms, such as those practiced during retreats, can pose risks. In vulnerable individuals, prolonged meditation may trigger psychosis. This case explores a psychotic episode in a previously healthy indi...

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Main Author: Mariana Galvao de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425107266/type/journal_article
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