New vision on the mental problems of Vincent van Gogh; results from a bottom-up approach using (semi-)structured diagnostic interviews

Abstract Background On July 29, 1890 at the age of 37 years, the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh died from the consequences of a suicide attempt with a gun 2 days earlier. Since then many medical and psychological theories were suggested about what had happened to Van Gogh. Aim To present an overview...

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Main Authors: Willem A. Nolen, Erwin van Meekeren, Piet Voskuil, Willem van Tilburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-11-01
Series:International Journal of Bipolar Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40345-020-00196-z