Hi-Wa itck A culture bound syndrome usually associated with Mohave American Indians. The symptoms include but are not limited to insomnia, depression and loss of appetite. This disorder is sometimes attributed to the separation from a loved on and in some more extreme cases, suicide may occur. (Glossary of culutre bound syndromes http://homepage.mac.com/mccajor/cbs_glos.html)
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