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Daniel José Gaztambide, "Decolonizing Psychoanalytic Technique: Putting Freud on Fanon's Couch" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024)

New Books in Psychology

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Mental Health and Socio-Economic Contexts

This chapter explores the intricate links between mental health and socio-economic factors, particularly within marginalized communities. The speaker advocates for a holistic therapeutic approach, which recognizes how systemic issues like race, class, and identity influence patient experiences and interpersonal dynamics. Additionally, it delves into the impact of colonialism on cultural identity and mental health, especially concerning Puerto Rican populations, urging the integration of these factors into psychoanalytic practices.

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