Şerife Tekin
Associate Professor of Philosophy at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University. Her work focuses on philosophy of psychiatry and cognitive science.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
Şerife Tekin, "Reclaiming the Self in Psychiatry: Centering Personal Narrative for a Humanist Science" (Routledge, 2025)
Şerife Tekin, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at SUNY Upstate Medical University, explores the intersection of personal narratives and psychiatry. She challenges the traditional disorder-label approach, advocating for the Multitudinous Self (MuSe) model, which puts patients' self-stories at the forefront of treatment. Tekin discusses the complexities of identity, especially regarding schizophrenia, and critiques the limitations of current diagnostic frameworks. She also delves into social media's impact on self-perception and the role of AI in modern psychiatric practices.
Dec 31, 2021 • 1h 1min
#568 Şerife Tekin: Philosophy of Psychiatry, Mental Disorder, The Self, and Flourishing
Dr. Şerife Tekin, an Associate Professor of Philosophy, discusses the cultural aspects of mental disorders, the importance of considering cultural backgrounds in addressing mental health concerns. They explore recovery rates of schizophrenia in developing countries compared to developed countries and the role of community and supportive environments in addressing homelessness. The podcast also touches on the over-reliance on medication in psychiatry, the use of artificial intelligence in mental health treatment, and the impact of the pandemic on mental health awareness and stigma.
