Psychology & Science
Sleep Paralysis Clinics: Combining Neurology, Sleep Medicine & Pastoral Care
Multidisciplinary clinics unite neurology, sleep medicine and pastoral care to treat distressing sleep paralysis and reduce 'possession' fears and trauma.
Long COVID, Trauma and ‘Possession’ Reports: Emerging Clinical Patterns & Protocols
Evidence‑based guidance for clinicians assessing increased 'possession' reports after COVID‑19: differential diagnosis, screening tools, and multidisciplinary protocols.
When Families Refuse Medical Care for 'Possession': Legal Options, Mandatory Reporting, and Protecting Vulnerable Adults
Practical legal and clinical guidance for responding when families refuse medical care citing 'possession'. Steps for reporting, capacity assessment, guardianship, and safety.
Possession, PTSD, and Sleep Paralysis: A Clinician’s Guide to 2024–2025 Neuroscience
2024–25 sleep paralysis neuroscience for clinicians: screen PTSD-linked episodes, distinguish from psychosis, and apply evidence-based sleep and trauma interventions.
From REM to Record: A Clinician’s Protocol for Objectively Documenting Alleged Possession Episodes
A clinician's step‑by‑step protocol to document alleged possession episodes objectively for care and court, covering assessment, data capture, consent and chain‑of‑custody.
Possession or Psychosis? A Clinician's Guide to Differential Diagnosis and Best Practices
Practical guide for clinicians to distinguish possession beliefs from psychosis—assessment steps, medical workup, cultural formulation, and collaboration with faith leaders.
When Exorcisms Become Criminal Cases: Forensic Psychiatry, Court Testimony, and Ethical Responsibilities
Psychiatrists assess alleged possessions, testify in court, and balance ethics, cultural sensitivity, and legal duties when exorcisms become criminal.
Collaborating with Clergy: Protocols for Mental Health Professionals Responding to Claims of Possession
Guidance for clinicians on assessing possession claims, coordinating ethically with clergy, conducting differential diagnosis, and prioritizing client safety.
The Neuroscience of Sleep Paralysis: What 2024–2025 Imaging Studies Reveal
2024–2025 neuroimaging review of sleep paralysis: EEG, MRI, DWI and molecular studies clarifying REM–wake dissociation, hallucinations, and clinical implications.
Sleep Paralysis vs Paranormal: Explaining Nighttime 'Possession' to Patients & Families
Practical, culturally sensitive guidance for clinicians to explain sleep paralysis and address reports of nighttime 'possession' with patients and families.