No: 23 / MANIC DEFENSES OF THE CHILD TOWARDS DEPRESSIVE ANXIETY

  • MANIC DEFENSES OF THE CHILD TOWARDS DEPRESSIVE ANXIETY

    Neslihan Zabcı, Aslı Özlü
    Summary :

    The purpose of this study is to evaluate the defense mechanisms of a child who aims to get further from depressive affection. B consulted to the clinic for the complaints of impulsive behaviour, difficulty in concentration and fear. Roschach and TAT tests have been realised to evaluate B's psychic functioning and manic defenses towards the depressive affection. The findings in psychic process will be discussed in the direction of psychoanalitic literature.

    Keywords : Mania, depression, manic defense