Perakis Charles R
Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, 15 E Chestnut St, Augusta, ME 04330-5736, USA.
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2010 Jun;110(6):347-9.
"Soul sickness," or demoralization, is characterized by feelings of hopelessness and helplessness and a perceived sense of incompetence. This condition typically involves vague, unexplained physical symptoms. Soul sickness can be efficiently diagnosed by asking patients a series of questions about their personal lives. Patients with this condition require a restoration of their morale and hope. Physicians can assist patients in regaining hope by encouraging them to focus on new, adaptive behaviors. As osteopathic physicians, we can use our skills in osteopathic manipulative treatment to manage the demoralization-related physical symptoms of patients.
“心灵疾病”，即士气低落，其特征是绝望、无助的感觉以及一种无能感。这种情况通常伴有模糊的、无法解释的身体症状。通过询问患者一系列关于其个人生活的问题，可以有效地诊断出心灵疾病。患有这种疾病的患者需要恢复其士气和希望。医生可以通过鼓励患者专注于新的适应性行为来帮助他们重拾希望。作为整骨疗法医生，我们可以运用整骨手法治疗技能来处理患者与士气低落相关的身体症状。
