The bipolarity of Alberto Santos-Dumont: flights and falls of the “Father of Aviation”

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Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria Pub Date : 2022-02-21 DOI:10.1590/0047-2085000000364

E. Cheniaux

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Abstract

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.

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阿尔贝托·桑托斯·杜蒙特的两极：“航空之父”的飞行与坠落

摘要目的：探讨在巴西被认为是飞机发明者的阿尔贝托·桑托斯·杜蒙特（Alberto Santos Dumont）的精神病诊断，他曾多次入住精神病院并自杀。方法：根据一些关于这位飞行员的最重要传记，对他所呈现的精神病理学表现进行叙述性回顾。没有找到关于这个主题的科学文章。结果：抑郁发作具有良好的特征。也有报道表明躁狂发作的行为变化。结论：他可能患有双相情感障碍。

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Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health

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1.30

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20 weeks

期刊介绍： O Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria se insere em programas de educação continuada e atualização e tem como missão divulgar trabalhos de pesquisa (realizados em instituições brasileiras e estrangeiras) cujos resultados tenham potencial para a investigação e prática clínica no campo da Psiquiatria. Criado em 1938, foi publicado até 1950, sob o título “Anais do Instituto de Psiquiatria”, sem periodicidade regular.