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Wandering Among People Experiencing Homelessness: An Argument for Marontology
João Gama-Marques1, Elias Barreto2, Filipe Arantes-Gonçalves3
1Hospital Júlio de Matos, Biblioteca Barahona-Fernandes, Avenida do Brasil, 53, 1749-002, Lisboa, Portugal,
This study examines the challenges faced by homeless psychotic patients, exploring the concept of marontology as an approach to understanding their experiences. It highlights the need for specialized care for this vulnerable population.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychoanalysis
- Neuropsychiatry
Background:
- Homelessness is a complex issue with associated myths and syndromes.
- Psychoanalytic and neuropsychiatric perspectives offer insights into the experiences of the homeless.
- The 'fourth world' describes the marginalized state of individuals living and dying homeless.
Purpose of the Study:
- To revisit the theme of wandering among the homeless.
- To focus on nameless psychotic patients experiencing homelessness.
- To explore the approach termed marontology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical analysis.
- Integration of psychoanalytic tradition and neuropsychiatry.
- Examination of António Bento's marontology.
Main Results:
- Identified a gap in understanding nameless psychotic homeless patients.
- Highlighted the relevance of marontology in addressing their unique challenges.
- Emphasized the intersection of homelessness, psychosis, and marginalization.
Conclusions:
- Maronotology offers a framework for understanding the existential condition of homeless psychotic individuals.
- Further research is needed to develop targeted interventions for this population.
- Addressing the needs of the homeless in the 'fourth world' requires interdisciplinary approaches.
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