Article Title

The Treatment of a Borderline Patient Complicated by Involvement with a Charismatic Religious Cult: A Case Report

Authors

Mark Miller, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow

Abstract

Introduction

Although much has been written about cults in recent years, many questions remain. Do cults recruit subjects by brainw ashing them or do individuals gravitate to cults to fulfill unmet needs? This paper will review some essential points of cult phenomena and discuss the treatment of one patient who was involved in a charismatic religious cult .

Recommended Citation

Miller, MD, Mark (1984) "The Treatment of a Borderline Patient Complicated by Involvement with a Charismatic Religious Cult: A Case Report," Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29046/JJP.002.1.005
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jeffjpsychiatry/vol2/iss1/9