Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov, psychotherapist: biography, personal life, books, activities on television

2024 Author: Miguel Ramacey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 06:11

Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov is an extremely significant figure not only in the field of psychiatric research, but also in the popularization of science. During his career, he has published more than a dozen books, founded a huge intellectual project "Mind Games", released on the YouTube platform. Created hundreds of scientific articles, reviews and videos. Today he is the President of the Graduate School of Psychiatric Methodology.

Early Biography

Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov was born in Leningrad on September 11, 1974. He chose the profession of a psychiatrist as a child, following the example of his parents. Doctor Kurpatov's father and mother were military doctors. After graduation, he entered the Naval School named after Admiral Nakhimov. Having received a military speci alty, Andrey Vladimirovich follows in the footsteps of his parents and submits documents to the Military Medical Academy named after Sergei Mironovich Kirov at the Faculty of Naval Affairs, where he received the specialization "doctor".

Based on the education received, expandedarea of their knowledge. From 1997 to 1999 he received three more speci alties - a psychiatrist, a therapist and a psychotherapist.

Student period

During his studies at the academy, Dr. Kurpatov was one of the main researchers in theoretical psychiatry. He was engaged in consideration of the mechanisms of psychological adaptation to unforeseen circumstances of life. He practiced his theory under the guidance of a mentor, Professor Alekhine. In the competition of young scientists held in St. Petersburg, he won first place for research in the field of adaptation and habits.

Despite the huge success in the international competition, the main work of Andrey Vladimir Kurpatov turned out to be a failure. At the same time, the Department of Psychotherapists and Integration Psychiatry was created on the basis of the Kirov Military Academy. In this structure, training was provided on the use of new methods for the treatment of borderline mental personality disorders. The knowledge gained by Dr. Kurpatov during his studies at this department formed the basis of a new direction in the treatment of diseases called "systemic behavioral psychiatry".

Recognition, sickness

Engaged in scientific research in the field of humanitarian knowledge, psychotherapist Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov compiled a new system of methods. It was formed on the basis of principles that differed for each field of knowledge. Thus, in 1996, Dr. Kurpatov published his first scientific monograph, which was called "The Beginning of Psychosophy". He wrote it in his last year at the academy.

In 1997, an event occurs,which turns the career of a budding specialist on its head. Andrei Vladimirovich Kurpatov is experiencing a rare neuroinfectious disease - Guillain-Barré palsy. The postoperative rehabilitation took two whole years, which significantly pushed back Dr. Kurpatov in his research. Due to the consequences of his illness, he was expelled from the armed forces of the Russian Federation. I had to forget about the military career. During a long treatment, he first tried his hand at writing a book. Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov published the book "Happy of his own free will", which became a bestseller. It is an excellent tool not only for those suffering from mental illness, but also for ordinary people.

Professional activities

Since 1999, Dr. Kurpatov has been working at the Pavlov Clinic of Neurosis. Andrei Vladimirovich got a job in one of the most difficult departments - for patients in crisis. He was engaged in the treatment of patients with suicidal tendencies and other severe psychological illnesses. At the age of 25, he created and headed the first Center for Psychotherapeutic Assistance in St. Petersburg, became the organizer of the methodological department of psychiatry under the administration of the He alth Committee.

Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov's program had a broad focus and was part of the implementation of the initiative for the urban development of assistance to people with mental illness. This was the first step towards the general retraining of humanitarian doctors, in particular psychologists. Apart fromamong other things, Dr. Kurpatov conducted a huge study on the spread of borderline mental disorders among residents of St. Petersburg.

Also during this period, Andrei Vladimirovich launched a new program of licenses for medical institutions, which made it possible to improve the level of qualifications and medical care for the population.

Research in the early 2000s

The results of Kurpatov's research in the field of the spread of psychosomatic and borderline states of citizens made it possible to reveal an accurate picture of the general condition of the average citizen of Russia. This made it possible to determine the tendency of Russians to psychosis, suicide and violence, as well as to determine the level of alcoholism and drug addiction throughout the country.

On the basis of the works of Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov, many textbooks on the methodology and research of psychiatry were created. For his contribution to the development of the medical field, the scientist was awarded the title of a member of the Expert Group under the Council of the Russian Federation. It was thanks to Kurpatov that advertising of alcoholic and tobacco products, as well as the casino and gambling halls industry, was limited in the CIS.

Dr. Kurpatov - popularizer of science

A doctor has become an extremely rare example of a person who develops his field not for the sake of money, but to help his people. It's no secret that after the advent of the 90s, the level of medicine, and even more so of psychiatry, was at a deplorably low level. The famous scientist himself suffered from an extremely severe form of a neuroinfectious disease. Throughout the life of a psychotherapistengaged in the publication of popular science articles in newspapers, magazines, published books. He hosts his own psychiatric show on YouTube.

Publishing

Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov became the author of three dozen manuals to improve the psychological state. Among the best works are:

"Fear Pill". One of the very first works of the specialist. In the book, the author criticizes the modern treatment of vegetovascular dystonia, calling it the most common manifestation of neurotic fear. The doctor gives some useful tips on how to get rid of obsessive-compulsive disorders and start a normal life. Also in the book you can learn about the nature of human fears and the system of their appearance

• "Solutions for every day". The book is perfect for those who have never encountered a psychiatrist or psychotherapist in their lives. The work tells how to solve the simplest everyday problems, how to avoid petty and unpleasant conflicts. Dr. Kurpatov was able to help millions of people in choosing a profession, explained how to behave better in a team and calm the homely atmosphere. Also in the book there is a description of the classic ways of human behavior.
• "Stress and depression". Throughout life, a person faces many problems that do not always end without consequences. Dr. Kurpatov talks about the causes and consequences of stress conditions, as well as methods for overcoming them.

Kurpatov on TV

In 2003, the doctor began his career on TNT. He was offered a contract, according to which his program was to be released every Sunday. It is not known for certain why, but the project was curtailed and the rights were transferred to the Domashny TV channel. The new format began to appear in 2005, and after a year of broadcasts, it was transferred to First.

Private life

Andrey Vladimirovich Kurpatov met his future wife at one of his sessions. The girl suffered from suicidal tendencies, to which Andrei Vladimirovich advised her to read Dostoevsky's novels and prescribed medication. Sympathy developed between them.

Today, the couple is raising a daughter, whom they named Sophia, a reference to the work of the great writer.