title: [Secrets as psychotic defenses of personal identity].
abstract: The authors analyze the "psychotic secret" as defensive structure in chronic schizophrenic patients. Besides, they describe some bibliographic references and expose personal psychodynamic and clinic considerations. Suggesting, in conclusion, the importance of caution in the psychotherapeutic treatment of these patients.
authors.affiliation: Istituto Neuropsichiatrica B.V.C. Fatebenefratelli, S. Maurizio Canavese, Torino.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jaretti Sodano
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bosco
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Arnaud
mesh_terms: D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D006801:Humans; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012650:Self Disclosure
vernacular_title: Il segreto come difesa psicotica dell'identità personale.