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[A modern Kaspar Hauser].

Elmar Etzersdorfer1, Monika Schäfer, Johannes Becker-Pfaff

  • 1Furtbachkrankenhaus, Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Stuttgart. etzersdorfer@fbkh.org

Psychiatrische Praxis
|July 9, 2002
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This case study details a young man with severe deprivation, whose identity was unknown for months. A relation-oriented approach aided treatment despite challenging circumstances and suboptimal care for disturbed youth.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Case Study

Background:

  • A young man presented with an unknown identity, experiencing prolonged periods of deprivation.
  • The case draws parallels to the historical figure Kaspar Hauser, exploring similarities and differences in their experiences.

Discussion:

  • The "Kaspar Hauser of Stuttgart" case highlights the impact of severe deprivation and an unknown personal history on treatment.
  • A relation-oriented therapeutic approach proved beneficial, despite initial obstacles posed by the lack of a comprehensive case history.

Key Insights:

  • The individual's background included belonging to a marginalized migrant group in Germany and severe family deprivation.
  • Suboptimal treatment for mentally disturbed young patients, compounded by the patient's circumstances, contributed to the "Kaspar-Hauser-Situation".

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Outlook:

  • This case underscores the need for integrated and sensitive care for vulnerable youth, particularly migrants.
  • Future research should focus on improving treatment protocols for mentally disturbed young patients facing complex social and familial challenges.