(PNM-20) Anomalous experience in an adolescent. Pathological experience? A case report

Abstract Introduction Anomalistic Psychology studies and establishes the differential diagnosis between mental disorders from anomalous experiences (mediumship, paranormal phenomena etc.), previously treated as mental illnesses, but now recognized as normal dissociative processes. Objective To report clinical experience with a medium adolescent. Subject and Method A 13-year-old boy, with evangelical pastor father, spiritualist mother, and medium grandmother. Treatment appproach: psychoeducation and Positive Discipline program. Sessions: May–August 2024, follow-up March 2025. Case Report He struggled socializing at school, rejecting peers’ disrespectful treatment of girls, causing frequent arguments. He has no religious affiliation but is God-believing, seeking spiritual connection. He sees and interacts with deceased spirits. Global injustices disturbe his strong sense of justice. He needs nature contact and advocate sustainability. Results After education on the differences between spirituality and religion, paranormal phenomena and mediumship, and necessary adaptations for coexisting with others, he developed strategies for living together. He related better to his peers and was invited to events. There was no longer internal conflicts; he felt connected with God, providing him inner peace. At the follow-up, at 14, he was in a new school with good relationship with his classmates. When asked about his sexual life, he reported feeling hormonal effects but wasn’t interested because his main focus was on stuying for the university entrance exam, intending to choose an environmental course. Conclusion Children and adolescents with activated paranormal and medium abilities require acceptance and care. Patients want to discuss their anomalous experiences but don’t, fearing being considered insane. Addressing spirituality is as delicate and complex as sexuality, involving the belief systems of both patient and healthcare professional. Financing No conflict.