Clinical Series: Depression

In this lecture, the second in the Clinical Series, Dr Carveth appreciates and critiques Freud's theory of depression.  Don details many sides of depressive affect: Klein's paranoid schizophrenic and depressive positions; the role of aggression turned on the self; guilt not borrowed but induced, and finally, outlines how not all depression is the result of trauma or loss.  

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Join distinguished professor and psychoanalyst Dr Don Carveth for engaging lectures centring around psychoanalysis, diving into its roots, bringing us up to the modern-day. Known for his clear communication style, Don’s grasp of the literature comes through in the thought-provoking opinions he provides. This podcast will facilitate a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. Donald L Carveth, PhD, RP, FIPA is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Social & Political Thought at York University in Toronto. He is a training and supervising analyst in the Canadian Institute of Psychoanalysis, past Director of the Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis, and past Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Psychoanalysis/Revue Canadienne de Psychanalyse. Dr Don Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. Follow Aodhán on X/Twitter at @aodhanpmoran or contact at aodhanpmoran@gmail.com.