Galenic syndromes: combinations of mental state and personality disorders too closely entwined to be separated

Many mental disorders are linked to personality, but this is rarely recognised in clinical practice. It is suggested here that when the links are very close, the two can be joined. Galenic syndromes are so named because Galen was the first physician to recognise the links between personality and disease.

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Personality and mental disorders are connected, but often overlooked in clinical practice. The concept of Galenic syndromes recognizes this link and is named after Galen, the first physician to identify the connection between personality and disease.