ArticleBMC psychology2025
Progress in mentalizing ability among people with psychosis through dialogic literary gatherings.
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- A new approach for understanding the association between chronic stress in childhood and psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia patients from mediating role of lncRNA.Schizophrenia (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
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- Improving Social Interactions Among Adult Carers of Children with Disabilities Through Dialogic Literary Gatherings: A Case Study from Pakistan.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Editorial: Violence and mental health. focus on schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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backgroundPeople with psychosis often experience a fragmented sense of self, making it difficult to integrate perceptions, memories, thoughts, and emotions related to themselves and others. Enhancing mentalization processes and fostering reflection are crucial for comprehensive recovery. As these processes are naturally developed through meaningful interactions and dialogue, incorporating a dialogic approach into the treatment of psychotic disorders may significantly support recovery.
methodsThis study examines the impact of Dialogic Literary Gatherings (DLGs) on the ability of mentalizing in individuals with psychosis. A quasi-experimental mixed-methods study was conducted with 23 participants (6 women and 17 men) diagnosed with psychosis. Over five months, participants engaged in 18 DLG sessions. Mentalizing ability was assessed using the Mentalization Scale (MentS), and qualitative data included interviews (n = 2) and focus groups (n = 3), to explore changes in mentalization.
resultsParticipants reported an increase in mentalizing towards others and toward him or herself, and in motivation to mentalize. Dialogues during DLGs fostered empathy, awareness of individual differences, and deeper engagement with others' emotions. Besides, sharing feelings in this dialogic environment enabled participants to reflect on past experiences and find purpose in life. Consistently, patients reported that these dialogues provided a platform for expressing emotions, re-evaluating life perspectives, and achieving greater self-awareness.
conclusionsThis study highlights Dialogic Literary Gatherings as a valuable tool for enhancing the ability to mentalize in clinical populations, offering a complementary approach to traditional psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals with psychosis.
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