Psychoanalysis, COVID and Mass Trauma 1st Edition

Psychoanalysis, COVID and Mass Trauma (1st Edition) by Tihamér Bakó and Katalin Zana offers a timely, rigorously observed exploration of how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped individual and collective psychic life. Drawing on clinical experience and scholarly insight, this volume examines the intersections of psychoanalytic theory, trauma studies, and public health to illuminate the psychological reverberations of a global catastrophe.

Readers will find clear, evidence-informed chapters that address the pandemic’s impact on grief, anxiety, isolation, and attachment—while also considering cultural and regional variations from Central Europe to global contexts. The authors bridge theory and practice, offering case vignettes, reflective analyses, and practical implications for clinicians, researchers, and policy-makers working in mental health, social care, and community services.

This book is essential for psychotherapists, psychiatrists, counselors, and graduate students seeking trauma-informed frameworks to understand pandemic-related suffering. It also serves public health professionals and academics interested in the societal dimensions of mass trauma and resilience-building. By combining psychoanalytic depth with accessibility, the text equips readers to recognize patterns of distress, design empathetic interventions, and contribute to recovery at both individual and community levels.

Engaging, authoritative, and compassionate, Psychoanalysis, COVID and Mass Trauma invites professionals and informed readers to deepen their understanding of post-pandemic mental health. Add this indispensable resource to your collection today to stay informed and better prepared to respond to the ongoing psychological consequences of COVID-19.

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