Peter Fonagy
Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst known for pioneering research on attachment and for developing mentalisation-based treatment (MBT), which has transformed care for borderline personality disorder and related conditions.
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Jan 28, 2020 • 36min
Peter Fonagy on a revolution in mental health care
Peter Fonagy, a Hungarian-born clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, shares his remarkable journey from a bullied immigrant to a pioneer in mental health care. He reveals how therapy transformed his life and led to groundbreaking research on attachment styles. Fonagy discusses his development of mentalisation-based treatment (MBT), a simple yet revolutionary approach for treating borderline personality disorder and other mental health issues. His insights on emotional regulation and the community's role in mental health delivery are both inspiring and thought-provoking.
Feb 28, 2025 • 58min
E113 - What were they Thinking? Mentalisation Based Therapy (w/ Peter Fonagy & Anthony Batemen)
Peter Fonagy, a pioneering psychoanalyst, and Anthony Bateman, a leading psychiatrist, dive into the fascinating world of Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT). They discuss how a society lacking mentalizing breeds tribalism and echo chambers. The duo explores the impact of early attachment on mentalizing and offers insights into what an MBT session entails. They also consider the intriguing potential of combining MBT with psychedelics, while emphasizing the importance of trust in therapeutic settings. Their research offers hope for diverse personality disorders, including antisocial behaviors.
