Humanity seen through Trauma and Political Violence: Application to Mental Health

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K12975
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 01040:History of thought-related
• Research Institution: Kyoto University
• Principal Investigator: Tajan Nicolas 京都大学, 人間・環境学研究科, 准教授 (40751277)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: Trauma / Autism / Social isolation / Michel Foucault / Jacques Lacan

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this project, we have organized 4 international symposia, published 17 articles, given 15 lectures, trained 50 people in psychological first aid, and won an international prize for the autism component of our research. We have demonstrated changes in the doctor-patient relationship and the role of human resilience, especially for people affected by autism, social isolation and psychological trauma. Influenced by French thinkers Michel Foucault and Jacques Lacan, we have coined the concept “Transformations of the clinic”.

Free Research Field

思想史

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

Improved understanding of mental health issues in the Japanese and international social context. Organization of a mental health monitoring group during the Tokyo Olympics, 50 people trained in psychological first aid, reflection about online consultation practice during and after Covid-19 pandemic.