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Title
'Stockholm syndrome': psychiatric diagnosis or urban myth?
Authors
Namnyak, M; Tufton, N; Szekely, R; Toal, M; Worboys, S; Sampson, E L
Abstract
'Stockholm syndrome' is a term used to describe the positive bond some kidnap victims develop with their captor. High-profile cases are reported by the media although the diagnosis is not described in any international classification system. Here we review the evidence base on 'Stockholm syndrome'.