Echoes of Ego: Delving into Narcissistic Personality Disorder Through Social Work and Clinical Insight

Embarking on the journey of understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not merely a venture into a distinct area of psychological study-it is a delve into the intricate and often misunderstood facets of human behavior and the self's vulnerabilities. This collection of journal articles invites us to peer into the complexities of NPD from multiple scholarly vantage points. The opening essay anchors the collection, examining the role of social work as a supplementary treatment option for NPD, advocating community-based interventions alongside traditional psychiatric treatments.

The book unfurls to cover diverse and impactful topics such as the relationship between narcissism and suicide risk, the intricate dance between self-esteem and emotion regulation, and the validation of psychometric tools. Insights from neuroscience are leveraged to enhance the therapeutic alliance, while studies from varied geographic contexts-like Belgian French-speaking populations and older Thai adults-add depth to the understanding and treatment of NPD.

Real-world implications are examined in articles discussing the influence of NPD on professional behavior in hospitals and the mental health impact on children with narcissistic parents. Further, systematic reviews synthesize research on violence risk and social cognition in narcissism, offering multifaceted perspectives crucial for both clinical and forensic settings.

This book serves as an invaluable resource for psychologists, social workers, clinicians, and scholars committed to explorations in diagnostic challenges, treatment dilemmas, and psychosocial intricacies inherent in Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

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