The destructive nature of severe and ongoing trauma: Impairments in the minimal-self
Philosophical Psychology December 5, 2020 DOI: 10.1080/09515089.2020.1854709 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 13 |
| Key points | Argues that severe and ongoing trauma impairs the minimal self, which may contribute to complex post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT This paper argues that severe and ongoing trauma (SOT) can lead to impairment at the level of the minimal self (MS), which is the core element in the structure of subjectivity. In the long-term, such impairments can result in complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and schizophrenia. The paper tackles this issue while trying to create meaningful bridges between phenomenology and neuroscience.