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This chapter considers schizotypy from a cultural perspective. Specific attention is paid to the intersubjective dimension of human life and how diverse experiences such as the diagnosis of a severe mental disorder, belonging to a minority group, and religiously interpreted events can be better understood through this intersubjective point of view. First, the relationship between mental health and minority stigma is discussed and evidence reviewed. Second, diverse cultural approaches to psychiatry and schizotypy are presented and specific practical suggestions for clinical work are proposed. Finally, a general model of schizotypal traits, creativity and religious experiences is presented, highlighting the primary role of intersubjectivity in our species.
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Cheli, S. (2023). A (Cross-)Cultural Look at Schizotypy. In: Cheli, S., Lysaker, P.H. (eds) A Dimensional Approach to Schizotypy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41788-7_7
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