One of the culture-bound syndromes is described as a short episode of mental symptoms after engaging in the folk practice of "exercise of vital energy." Which of the following is the name of this problem?

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The described problem matches the culture-bound syndrome called qi-gong psychotic reaction, which is characterized by short episodes of mental symptoms after engaging in the traditional Chinese practice of qi-gong, which involves exercises to control vital energy. A is a culture-bound syndrome found in the Arctic region, where individuals experience an episode of erratic and irrational behavior. B is a culture-bound syndrome found in Southeast Asia, where individuals have a fear of genital retraction. D is not a recognized culture-bound syndrome.

One of the Culture-Bound Syndromes Is Described as a Short