title: [Lunar phases as triggers for delinquent behavior?].
abstract: For many centuries, mankind has been concerned about the potential impact that the moon may have on human behavior, especially delinquency. The author presents a case report, in which the delinquency of the offender seems to show a certain synchronisation with the lunar phases. Finally, the issue is discussed on the basis of today's scientific literature on this topic.
authors.affiliation: Aus der Psychiatrischen Klinik Münsterlingen, Bereich Sucht und Forensik.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Knecht
mesh_terms: D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001143:Arousal; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019958:Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D016081:Moon; D010507:Periodicity; D012307:Risk Factors; D055815:Young Adult