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Jerusalem Post/Health & Wellness/Mental Health

Jerusalem Syndrome: What is it and who is susceptible?

What is Jerusalem Syndrome? Can anyone fall prey to it? And what can be done to protect against it?

 Illustrative photo: Some psychiatrists say Jerusalem Syndrome is triggered by the intense religious energy of Jerusalem.
Illustrative photo: Some psychiatrists say Jerusalem Syndrome is triggered by the intense religious energy of Jerusalem.
(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
ByBRIAN SCHRAUGER
JUNE 2, 2023 13:55
Updated: JUNE 7, 2023 22:47
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