Global InformationKufungisisa information
Kufungisisa is a culture bound syndrome prevalent in Zimbabwe similar to anxiety disorders and depression.[1]
Among the Shona, who make up a large part of Zimbabwe's population, kufungisisa is characterized by thinking too much or overthinking a situation. There is a widespread belief that such behavior not only contributes to mental illnesses, but also causes physical discomfort.[2]
Kufungisisa is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).[1]
- ^ a b Gandhi, Dr Vishal Anilkumar (2023-12-18). "What Is Kufungisisa?". www.icliniq.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Kufungisisa - oder die Gefahr, zu viel nachzudenken". Gedankenwelt (in German). 2019-03-09. Retrieved 2024-05-15.