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The bipolarity of Alberto Santos-Dumont: flights and falls of the "Father of Aviation" / A bipolaridade de Alberto Santos-Dumont: os voos e as quedas do "Pai da Aviação"
Cheniaux, Elie.
Affiliation
  • Cheniaux, Elie; Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Institute of Psychiatry. Rio de Janeiro. BR
J. bras. psiquiatr ; 71(1): 63-68, jan.-mar. 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1365060
Responsible library: BR14.1
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

Discussing the psychiatric diagnosis of Alberto Santos-Dumont, considered in Brazil to be the inventor of the airplane, who was admitted to psychiatric institutions several times and committed suicide.

METHODS:

A narrative review was carried out on the psychopathological manifestations he presented, based on some of the most important biographies about the aviator. No scientific article on the topic was found.

RESULTS:

Depressive episodes were well characterized. Behavioral changes that suggest manic episodes have also been reported.

CONCLUSION:

He probably suffered from bipolar disorder.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Discutir o diagnóstico psiquiátrico de Alberto Santos-Dumont, considerado no Brasil o inventor do avião, que foi diversas vezes internado em instituições psiquiátricas e cometeu suicídio.

MÉTODOS:

Foi realizada uma revisão narrativa sobre as manifestações psicopatológicas que ele apresentou, com base em algumas das mais importantes biografias sobre o aviador. Nenhum artigo científico sobre o tema foi encontrado.

RESULTADOS:

Episódios depressivos ficaram bem caracterizados. Foram relatadas ainda alterações do comportamento que sugerem episódios maníacos.

CONCLUSÃO:

Provavelmente ele sofria de transtorno bipolar.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Psychopathology / Bipolar Disorder / Aircraft Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J. bras. psiquiatr Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro/BR

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Psychopathology / Bipolar Disorder / Aircraft Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J. bras. psiquiatr Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro/BR
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