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In this episode, Richard talks to clinical psychologist, professor, and psychoanalyst Stijn Vanhuele about his recent book, Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy. They discuss critiques of the prevailing biomedical model of psychosis and explore what psychoanalysis uniquely offers in understanding and treating it. Drawing on Lacan’s ideas, they delve into the concept of madness as an expression of human freedom, while also examining the crucial roles played by creativity and community in the treatment of psychosis.
By Richard B. KeysIn this episode, Richard talks to clinical psychologist, professor, and psychoanalyst Stijn Vanhuele about his recent book, Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy. They discuss critiques of the prevailing biomedical model of psychosis and explore what psychoanalysis uniquely offers in understanding and treating it. Drawing on Lacan’s ideas, they delve into the concept of madness as an expression of human freedom, while also examining the crucial roles played by creativity and community in the treatment of psychosis.