Behavioral Problems Masking Depression—Cultural and Clinical Survey

Stanley Lesse, M.D., Med. Sc.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 33, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1979.33.1.41

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In different cultures depressions are masked by different acting-out behaviors; they vary as to type and frequency and are colored by local customs and social determinants. In Western societies hypochondriasis and psychosomatic disorders are the more common masking processes. The broad spectrum of acting-out behavioral patterns pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 33 • Number 1 • 1979, pp. 1–156

Pages: 41 - 53

PubMed: 464166

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Published in print: 1979, pp. 1–156

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Stanley Lesse, M.D., Med. Sc.D.^†

New York, N.Y.

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Presented at the 14th National Scientific Meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, Atlanta, Georgia, May 6, 1978.

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Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of Psychotherapy, 114 East 78th Street, New York, New York 10021.

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Behavioral Problems Masking Depression—Cultural and Clinical Survey

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