Research Statement: Psychosis as Dopamine Addiction
Research Collaboration
Exploring Psychosis as Addiction
I invite researchers and academics to join me in exploring a new perspective on psychosis: not only as a psychiatric condition, but also as a form of addiction – deeply connected to dopamine dynamics, meaning-making, and loss of control.
My work is grounded in lived experience, supported by a background in Medicine (BSc), and shaped by years of philosophical reflection. This unique position allows me to connect personal insights with academic frameworks, and to open up fresh questions for both clinical practice and research.
I am strongly motivated to contribute to ongoing studies and to develop this line of thought further in the context of a PhD project. My ambition is to integrate lived experience with scientific inquiry, and to collaborate across disciplines – from neuroscience and psychology to philosophy and social sciences.
If you are interested in investigating psychosis through the lens of addiction, I warmly welcome your expertise. Together, we can build research that bridges perspectives and creates new pathways of understanding.
Feel free to connect with me if you see possibilities for dialogue, joint projects, or collaboration on a future PhD journey.