[Secrets as psychotic defenses of personal identity].
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.
Jaretti Sodano
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Istituto Neuropsichiatrica B.V.C. Fatebenefratelli, S. Maurizio Canavese, Torino.
Bosco
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Arnaud
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D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D006801:Humans; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012650:Self Disclosure
Il segreto come difesa psicotica dell'identità personale.