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    • Phenomenology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Self-disorders are frequently observed in individuals with schizophrenia.
    • Clinical practice and research have historically paid limited attention to these self-disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current knowledge on self-disorders in schizophrenia.
    • To explore their relevance in diagnosis and treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on the history, background, diagnosis, and treatment of self-disorders in schizophrenia.

    Main Results:

    • Schizophrenia commonly features disturbances in the minimal self, including decreased self-affection and hyperreflexivity.
    • Self-disorders occur across various psychiatric conditions, but diagnostic criteria like DSM-5 have reduced focus on them.
    • Treatments involving physical and social activities may improve the basic sense of self, while acceptance-based interventions can help hyperreflexivity.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-disorders are prevalent in schizophrenia, yet under-researched and under-treated.
    • Increased understanding of self-disorders may unlock novel therapeutic approaches for schizophrenia.