"The Narcissistic Influence: Unraveling its Effects on Psychotherapy"

A German study with over 2,000 participants receiving psychotherapy found that narcissistic personality traits are associated with a poorer response to treatment. The study, conducted by researchers from Jena University Hospital and the University of Münster, revealed that strong narcissistic rivalry was linked to more severe depression symptoms before therapy. However, the negative effects of narcissism on treatment response were not observed in psychoanalytic-interactional therapy, suggesting that the therapeutic relationship plays a crucial role. The findings highlight the importance of assessing patients' narcissistic tendencies and emphasizing the therapeutic relationship in mental health treatment.