Neuroticism: Development, Impact and Treatment. A Biopsychosocial Study of Problematic Early Attachment

Abstract

This capstone project critically examines the impact of neuroticism and how early childhood experiences influence this personality trait into adulthood. Neuroticism has become a public health issue and although we may touch on it in the mental health field, literature has demonstrated its magnitude growing in the medical field as well. A biopsychosocial perspective allows us to recognize the layers that encompass this issue and view treatment and healing through a multifaceted approach. Recommendations for counselling include ACT and CBT while approaching client conceptualization from an attachment-based framework.