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... > social science subjects > psychology > cross-cultural psychology > multicultural psychology > indigenous concerns > culture-bound syndromes > shenjing shuairuo
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > cross-cultural psychology > multicultural psychology > indigenous concerns > culture-bound syndromes > shenjing shuairuo
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > physical and mental health > culture-bound syndromes > shenjing shuairuo

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shenjing shuairuo  

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  • Shenjing shuairuo is defined by the Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders, 3rd edition (CCMD-3), as a neurotic disorder associated with physical or mental fatigue, irritability, excitability, headaches or other pains, and sleep disturbances. Secondary symptoms include dizziness, concentration and memory difficulties, gastrointestinal problems, and sexual dysfunction. [Source: Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology; Culture-Bound Syndromes: Shenjing Shuairuo]

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