1 Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Kyiv, Ukraine)
2 Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Kyiv, Ukraine)
3 Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Kyiv, Ukraine)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29202/phil-cosm/34/4
Received: 20 July 2024 / Accepted: 2 October 2024 / Published: 30 January 2025
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Abstract
he study explores the potential of phenomenological psychopathology to describe the experience of individuals with cosmos-containing mental disorders. These disorders are examined through the frameworks of psychiatric classifications such as the ICD-10 and DSM-5 while integrating insights from phenomenology, psychiatry, philosophy, and cultural psychiatry. The investigation employs interdisciplinary, comparative, phenomenological, and descriptive methodologies. These approaches integrate perspectives from phenomenological psychopathology, philosophy of psychiatry, and cultural psychiatry, using the frameworks of ICD-10 and DSM-5. The phenomenological method provides a nuanced description of the altered life dimensions of affected individuals, while the interdisciplinary approach synthesises insights from multiple disciplines to contextualise cosmos-containing mental disorders.
Through the analysis of clinical cases, the authors demonstrate the distinct manifestations of cosmological content in mental disorders. A notable challenge identified is patients’ frequent dissimulation of symptoms, which complicates the diagnostic process and subsequently affects the efficacy of psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions. The findings underscore the value of incorporating phenomenological psychopathology into traditional diagnostic practices, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of these unique symptoms.
The findings highlight the necessity of incorporating phenomenological psychopathology into psychiatric practice to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for cosmos-containing mental disorders. Ethical concerns, including stigma, discrimination, and social exclusion, are underscored, emphasising the importance of raising awareness among non-mental health professionals. Enhanced understanding of the unique experiences of these individuals is crucial for early diagnosis and reducing societal stigma.
Keywords: cosmos-containing mental disorders, phenomenology, phenomenological psychopathology, philosophy of psychiatry, hallucinations, delusions, oneiroid syndrome, cultural psychiatry, cosmology
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