vedanth Prabhu

How does psychoanalytic therapy address the complex interplay between symptoms of schizophrenia, ego functioning, and self identity

Started May 13, 2024

Abstract or project description

Your project explores how psychoanalytic therapy addresses the complex interplay between schizophrenia symptoms, ego functioning, and self-identity. You'll start with an overview of schizophrenia, covering its symptoms, prevalence, causes, and treatments. Next, you'll delve into psychodynamic therapy, focusing on key concepts like the ego and its functioning. You'll examine how schizophrenia disrupts ego functioning and consider contemporary psychodynamic approaches that could effectively treat the disorder. Finally, you'll explore the relationship between ego functioning, self-identity, and schizophrenia, providing insights into how therapy can enhance self-understanding and manage symptoms. The project aims to bridge the gap between psychodynamic theory and clinical applications and to offer a complex perspective on therapeutic interventions. By integrating psychoanalytic theory to clinical practices, this project aims to contribute towards a more effective strategy at providing mental health care for individuals with schizophrenia.