Anthony Bateman on Mentalizing and 'Personality Disorders'

Mentalizing and MBT: In-depth Discussion with Anthony Bateman | BIGSPD Podcast Ep. 4

Welcome to episode four of the 2024 BIGSPD Podcast featuring Anthony Bateman. Hosted by André from The Mental Elf, this episode dives into mentalizing, its significance in understanding human behavior, and its application in mental health treatment.

Anthony Bateman explores mentalization-based treatment (MBT) and its impact on borderline personality disorder and trauma. The discussion covers the origins of MBT, its adaptability across various disorders, and the ongoing debate on personality disorder classification.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:26 Meet Anthony Bateman: Background and Expertise
01:53 Understanding Mentalizing
03:28 Development and Importance of Mentalizing
04:35 Impact of Early Trauma on Mentalizing
07:24 Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) Explained
11:15 Challenges and Adaptations in MBT
12:45 Mentalizing in Different Contexts
18:10 Addressing Trauma in MBT
24:45 The Debate on Personality Disorders
27:27 Conclusion and Upcoming Events