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The event opened with Bernardo Eng introducing Dr. Renato Alarcón, who would present for an hour on cultural perspectives on personality disorders, followed by a discussion. Dr. Alarcón, a distinguished psychiatrist, addressed the increasing importance of cultural psychiatry in understanding psychiatric conditions, especially personality disorders. He discussed how cultural psychiatry examines psychiatric disorders in the context of cultural factors and emphasized the need for culturally informed diagnosis and treatment. His presentation highlighted the social, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of personality disorders, focusing on how culture influences these areas.<br /><br />Dr. Alarcón explained that personality disorders are defined by enduring patterns of behavior that deviate from cultural norms, leading to distress and impairment. He emphasized the role of cultural factors in understanding personality disorders and discussed the importance of context, vulnerability, identity, and otherness. The presentation also covered how cultural and social factors contribute to the development and perpetuation of personality disorders like borderline and antisocial personality disorders.<br /><br />During the Q&A session, audience members raised questions about cultural competence versus cultural humility, the role of technology in therapy, and how exposure to violence through media could impact personality development. Dr. Alarcón highlighted the importance of integrating cultural insights into clinical practice and research to better understand and treat personality disorders. The event concluded with appreciation for Dr. Alarcón’s contributions to the field.

Keywords

cultural psychiatry

personality disorders

Dr. Renato Alarcón

cultural factors

diagnosis

treatment

cultural competence

cultural humility

borderline personality disorder

antisocial personality disorder

technology in therapy

media exposure

clinical practice