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... > cross-cultural psychology > multicultural psychology > indigenous concerns > culture-bound syndromes > qigong psychotic reaction

... > cross-cultural psychology > multicultural psychology > indigenous concerns > culture-bound syndromes > qigong psychotic reaction

... > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > physical and mental health > culture-bound syndromes > qigong psychotic reaction

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qigong psychotic reaction

Definition

Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is the ancient Chinese folk health-enhancing practice and exercise of vital energy, specifically, the movement of vital energy throughout the body. Qigong psychotic reactions result when individuals engage in erroneous or excessive practice of qigong. [Source: Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology; Culture-Bound Syndromes: Qigong Psychotic Reaction]

Broader concept

culture-bound syndromes

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