Hi-wa itck (Mohave: hi:wa itck) is a culture-bound syndrome concerning heartbreak mostly associated with the Mohave people. This syndrome is associated with the separation of a loved one with symptoms including insomnia, depression, loss of appetite, and possibly suicide.
Hi-wa itck (Mohave: hi:wa itck) is a culture-bound syndrome concerning heartbreak mostly associated with the Mohave people. This syndrome is associated with the separation of a loved one with symptoms including insomnia, depression, loss of appetite, and possibly suicide.
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