Historical roots of the stigma of epilepsy: A review of the classic Iranian literature

CONCLUSIONS: Classic Persian literature considered epilepsy as a simile for suffering and a sign of insanity that is caused by blasphemous beliefs or celestial objects, with PWE classified as insane and unwise. While such depictions became less prevalent after the 14th century CE, they can give rise to misconceptions and negative stigma toward PWE and should be addressed in modern culture. Each society should critically investigate its socio-cultural origins of stigma and rectify such misbeliefs.PMID:38280255 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109644

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - January 27, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Mohsen Farjoud Kouhanjani Seyed Ali Hosseini Ali A Asadi-Pooya Mojtaba Heydari Seyed Mohammad Hadi Hosseini Hakimeh Khatoon Farjoudi Kouhanjani Source Type: research