What To Expect From Research Letters (And What You Won't Find Here)
The Mission, the Purpose and the Process.
This newsletter is dedicated to anyone interested in Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DDD)—whether you’re a student, mental health professional, fellow researcher, or just a curious mind. I understand that DDD is under-researched and under-diagnosed, often leaving individuals to self-diagnose after scouring the internet for answers.
Academic publications are crucial for advancing scientific progress, but they’re often difficult to access—both for paywalls and due to the complex jargon they use. My mission is simple: I do the heavy lifting for you. I provide clear, easy-to-understand summaries of the latest research on DDD—no bias, no personal opinions, just the facts.
What to expect?
The average email will be something along those lines:
A new paper about DDD has been published by John and Jane Doe in December of 20xx;
They tried to study XY and found YX results;
Implications of the study;
Ultimately you will have the link to the paper in case you want to check it yourself.
Simple, right?
My Approach
I am a researcher, but first and foremost, I will always be a student. It is impossible to know everything, and there will always be something new to learn. Therefore, I generally take an agnostic and sceptical approach. If there isn’t mounting empirical evidence for a certain theory, treatment, or approach, I will ALWAYS use words like might, could, suggest that, indicate that, or point to. Scientifically speaking, a single study rarely constitutes indisputable evidence, so do not settle your opinion due to the results of a single paper. By proceeding this way, I aim to maximise understanding of a given subject, minimise disinformation, and uphold the highest standards of ethical science.
Ultimately
This publication is about raising awareness of DDD and making research accessible to everyone.
Important: I will NOT be providing medical advice or advocating for specific psychological theories and/or treatments.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Together, we can shed light on DDD and contribute to a better understanding of this often-overlooked condition.
See you soon.
Gio