Catharsis is a concept that refers to the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. The term has its roots in ancient Greek, where "katharsis" means "cleansing" or "purification." In psychology, catharsis can describe the emotional release that occurs when a person expresses feelings that have been pent-up or unaddressed, often leading to a sense of relief or healing.
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