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Southeastern European Medical Journal : SEEMEDJ, Vol. 8 No. Supplement 1, 2024.

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Psychotic Disorders and Posttraumatic Growth

Anamarija Petek Erić ; Clinical hospital Osijek, Psychiatry clinic; Faculty of Medicine Osijek; Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, Croatia *
Ivan Erić ; Clinical hospital Osijek, Surgery clinic; Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
Mirela Delalle ; Clinical hospital Osijek, Psychiatry clinic, Osijek, Croatia
Zoran Čavajda ; Clinical hospital Osijek, Psychiatry clinic; Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Croatia
Ivana Pavličević Tomas ; Clinical hospital Osijek, Psychiatry clinic; Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Croatia
Igor Damašek ; Clinical hospital Osijek, Psychiatry clinic; Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

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Abstract

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) represents the phenomenon of positive changes that a person can experience after a traumatic experience. Traditionally associated with traumatic events such as loss or injury, PTG is increasingly being investigated in people with psychotic disorders. Although psychotic disorders are often associated with severe symptoms and often gradual dysfunction of individuals, some research suggests that some patients may experience positive changes after psychotic episodes. These aspects of growth may include a deeper understanding of one's own emotions, strengthening of personal resolve and increased empathy for others. However, it is important to point out that PTG is not a universal result of a psychotic experience and that some individuals may not experience these positive changes. Understanding PTG in people with psychotic disorders can provide useful insights into their psychological functioning and serve as a basis for developing guidelines for therapeutic interventions aimed at stimulating personal growth and development in this population. Although this field is still relatively new and requires further research, consideration of PTG may expand our understanding of the experience of people with psychotic disorders and offer new opportunities for therapeutic interventions and support.

Keywords

psychotic disorders; post-traumatic growth; emotional resilience; therapeutic approaches

Hrčak ID:

321138

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/321138

Publication date:

23.9.2024.

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