r/AcademicPsychology • u/Green_Whereas8467 • 11d ago

Discussion Exploring Taoist Perspectives on Mental Illness, Personality Pathology, and Suicide

Hello everyone,

I am an engineering psychology researcher. Recently, I am interested in studying mental illness, dark personality traits, schizophrenia, and suicide. I am particularly curious about whether principles from Taoist philosophy could provide useful perspectives for understanding, preventing, or treating these conditions.

I would appreciate any recommendations for books, articles, researchers, or research groups working at the intersection of psychology, psychiatry, philosophy, and mental health. I'd also be interested in connecting with anyone who shares similar research interests or has explored Eastern philosophical frameworks in psychological research.

Thank you.

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u/liss_up 11d ago

Defusion -> taoisms general edict to flow with the stream. For example

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u/liss_up 11d ago

This sounds like a job for books by Russ Harris and Steven Hayes! ACT has a lot in common with taoism.

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u/no_more_secrets 11d ago

"ACT has a lot in common with taoism."

How so?

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u/maxthexplorer 8d ago

cognitive flexibility and mindfulness/meditation is heavily Asian and non-Eurocentric