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The Divided self
Book • 1965
R. D. Laing's "The Divided Self" is a seminal work in existential psychiatry.
Laing challenges traditional psychiatric approaches, arguing that schizophrenia is not a disease but a response to a dysfunctional social environment.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's subjective experience and the role of interpersonal relationships in mental illness.
The book is a complex and challenging read, but it offers valuable insights into the nature of mental illness and the importance of human connection.
It's a significant contribution to the field of psychiatry and continues to spark debate and discussion.
Laing challenges traditional psychiatric approaches, arguing that schizophrenia is not a disease but a response to a dysfunctional social environment.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's subjective experience and the role of interpersonal relationships in mental illness.
The book is a complex and challenging read, but it offers valuable insights into the nature of mental illness and the importance of human connection.
It's a significant contribution to the field of psychiatry and continues to spark debate and discussion.
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Esther Perel
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#172 - Esther Perel: The effects of trauma, the role of narratives in shaping our worldview, and why we need to accept uncomfortable emotions
