#188 - Propósito e significado na vida | Papo de Psiquiatra

Psychiatry has spent decades avoiding abstract themes: purpose, meaning, and existence, as if classifying something were a condition for taking it seriously. In this episode, we delve into one of the most fundamental themes of human existence and mental health: the sense of purpose. Studies show that individuals with a greater sense of purpose have a lower risk of developing depressive and anxious symptoms, better recovery from trauma, and less substance use. In adolescents, the protection against anxious and depressive symptoms reaches 26%. What we discuss in this episode: → Why psychiatry neglected purpose and why this was a mistake. → The difference between hedonia (immediate pleasure) and eudaimonia (lasting meaning). → The three components of meaning according to Michael Steger: coherence, purpose, and significance. → The bidirectional relationship between purpose and mental disorders. → How the alternative DSM model connects self-direction, self, and values. → What Carl Rogers, Viktor Frankl, and DBT have to say about it. → The most common pitfalls in the search for purpose, including inertia disguised as reflection. → Why purpose isn't found in the bedroom. Life needs to be activated. "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." — Nietzsche, quoted by Viktor Frankl Listen and share on social media! Cited Study: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ls93qd... Hosts: Dr. Pedro Gomes Rosa @pedrogomesrosa Dr. Marcelo Brañas @drmarcelobranas Dr. Marcos Croci @drmarcoscroci