Psychiatry and Psychology

Catharsis

The release of ideas, thoughts, and repressed material from the unconscious, accompanied by an emotional response and relief. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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Abstract

The release of ideas, thoughts, and repressed material from the unconscious, accompanied by an emotional response and relief. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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  • Catharses

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History Note

91(75); was see under ABREACTION 1975-90

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  1. F04.754w.720.107w.333w

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WM 420.5.A2

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Catharsis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002399. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002399
  2. Catharsis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis
  3. Catharsis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156296