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Psychogenic functional dysphonia through puberphonia of the mutational voice disorder type: physiological and psychological aspects

The purpose of the present article is to discuss the physiological and psychological issues relating to psychogenic functional dysphonia through puberphonia of the mutational voice disorder type, by clarifying the aims of speech therapy and the factors that may intervene in the prognosis. The study was conducted based on a systematic search of national and international scientific literature, both current and classical. Based on the aspects covered, it was possible to conclude that therapeutic behavior is founded on techniques that aim to decrease the fundamental voice frequency based on the lowering of the larynx. However, an interdisciplinary approach is required, in view of the fact that the causes of this situation are predominantly emotional.

Emotional state; Puberty; Language therapy; Voice


Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas Editora Splendet, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Campus I, Rua Prof. Dr. Euryclides de Jesus Zerbini, 1516, Pq. Rural Fazenda Santa Cândida, Telefone: (55 19) 3343-7223. - Campinas - SP - Brazil
E-mail: psychologicalstudies@puc-campinas.edu.br