Conversion Disorder / Disease

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Conversion Disorder

Synonyms of Conversion Disorder

Briquet's Syndrome
Hysterical Neurosis, Conversion Type

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Conversion disorder is a mental illness characterized by the loss or alteration of physical functioning without any physiological reason. These physical symptoms are the result of emotional conflicts or needs. The symptoms usually appear suddenly and at times of extreme psychological stress. A lack of concern over the debilitating symptoms (la belle indifference), which commonly accompanies this illness, may be a clue to distinguishing it from the physiological disorder it may mimic.
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Organizations related to Conversion Disorder

NIH/National Institute of Mental Health
6001 Executive Blvd
Rockville MD 20892-9663
Phone #: 301-443-4513
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Colonial Place Three
Arlington VA 22201-3042
Phone #: 703-524-7600
800 #: 800-999-6264
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.nami.org
National Mental Health Association
2001 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria VA 22311
Phone #: 703-684-7722
800 #: 800-969-6642
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.nmha.org
National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
1211 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19107-6312
Phone #: 215-751-1810
800 #: 800-553-4539
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.mhselfhelp.org

For a Complete Report

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