Which mental health disorder did Maupassant suffer from?
Dementia
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Syphilis-Induced Psychosis
Answer
Syphilis-Induced Psychosis, a mental health disorder resulting from untreated syphilis, afflicted Maupassant. The infection affected his central nervous system, leading to hallucinations, delusions, and progressive paralysis, causing a marked decline in his physical and mental health, ultimately contributing to his demise.
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