Abstract This article proposes a psychoanalytic reading of the Italian comic trio Aldo, Giovanni, and Giacomo through the structural model of the psyche developed by Sigmund Freud in his second topography (1923). The three characters are interpreted as archetypal representations of the psychic agencies of the Id, Superego, and Ego, offering a clinically informed and accessible framework for understanding intrapsychic conflict, defense mechanisms, and the reality principle. In

Article written in reference to the following: https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/apa-releases-roadmap-for-future-of-dsm (accessed February 10th 2026) The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has released a forward-looking roadmap outlining potential changes to the future of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Although no immediate revisions have been implemented, the document signals a significant conceptual shift in how psychi

Introduction Psychodynamic psychology represents one of the most influential and fascinating approaches to the study of the human mind. Born from the revolutionary insights of Sigmund Freud in the late nineteenth century, this perspective has profoundly transformed not only psychology and psychiatry, but also culture, art, and the very way we understand ourselves and others. But what exactly does "psychodynamic" mean? The term derives from the idea that mental functioning is

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Article written in collaboration with @psy___rob Introduction: Beyond the Disorder Model For many decades, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has been primarily interpreted through a medical–deficit model, focused on the idea of a dysfunction to be corrected or normalized. This approach has contributed to the construction of a narrative centered on what individuals with ADHD “cannot do,” emphasizing shortcomings, failures, and persistent difficulties. As a result

Article co-authored with @thealmightybreath We live in an age where the boundaries between online and offline living are increasingly blurred. Smartphones, social media, notifications, and digital platforms structure our daily lives, influencing our body rhythms, relationships, and the way we perceive ourselves. It is not surprising, therefore, that digital anxiety has become one of the most discussed phenomena by both scientific research and mental health professionals. Anxi

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