June 24, 2016Open Access

Calling Our Spirits Back: Indigenous ways of diagnosing and treating soul sickness

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Susto—a condition involving soul loss—affects wellbeing in Indigenous peoples across Mesoamerica and the Americas, emphasizing cultural significance.
The research highlights traditional healing systems' diagnosis and treatment of susto, linking pre-Columbian knowledge with trauma frameworks.
An assessment of Indigenous narratives reveals how colonization disrupted traditional practices, yet resilience remains strong in healing methods.
The article underscores the importance of preserving Indigenous healing knowledge to restore balance and health within communities.

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This article explores how traditional healing and the concept of susto impact wellbeing in Indigenous communities, suggesting resilience amid colonization.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/689fe7904167a9108f754769 https://doi.org/10.63428/5yvecd12

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This article explores how traditional healing and the concept of susto impact wellbeing in Indigenous communities, suggesting resilience amid colonization.

Calling Our Spirits Back: Indigenous ways of diagnosing and treating soul sickness

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