Latah

Latah is a occurring in Malaysia and Indonesia mental disorder, which is sometimes classified as a culture -bound syndrome. The term describes both the problem and the person who has such.

This mainly affects adult women. Latah is characterized by dissociative seizures that are triggered by violent fright. They last between 15 minutes and several hours. During this time Latahs are extremely impressionable, will- follow instructions that mimic those present, speak vulgar or obscene gestures from lead. After the attack they seem to be able to remember anything. Latahs be regarded as not responsible for their actions during an attack.