Andrei 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 the huge intellectual project "Mind Games", released on the YouTube platform. Created hundreds of scientific articles, reviews and videos. Today is the president of the Higher School of Psychiatric Methodology.
Early biography
Andrei 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. The father and mother of Dr. Kurpatov were military doctors. After graduation, he entered the Naval Academy named after Admiral Nakhimov. After receiving a military specialty, Andrei 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 his education, he expanded his knowledge. From 1997 to 1999, he received three more specialties - psychiatrist, therapist and psychotherapist.
Student period
During his studies at the Academy, Dr. Kurpatov was one of the main researchers in theoretical psychiatry. He was engaged in the consideration of 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 Andrei Vladimir Kurpatov was a failure. At the same time, the Department of Psychotherapists and Integrative Psychiatry was created on the basis of the Kirov Military Academy. In this structure, training was conducted on the use of new techniques 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 psychiatry of behavior."
Recognition, illness
Engaged in scientific research in the field of humanitarian knowledge, psychotherapist Andrei Vladimirovich Kurpatov compiled a new system of methods. It was formed on the basis of principles that were different for each field of knowledge. Thus, in 1996, Dr. Kurpatov published his first scientific monograph, entitled The Beginning of Psychosophy. He wrote it in his last year at the academy.
In 1997, an event takes place that turns the career of a budding specialist upside down. Andrei Vladimirovich Kurpatov is experiencing a rare neuroinfectious disease - Hyena-Barre paralysis. Postoperative rehabilitation took two whole years, which significantly pushed Dr. Kurpatov in his research. Due to the consequences of the disease, he was expelled from the armed forces of the Russian Federation. I had to forget about the military career. During prolonged treatment, he first tried writing a book. Andrei Vladimirovich Kurpatov published the book “Happy at will”, which became a bestseller. It is an excellent tool not only for people with mental illness, but also for ordinary people.
Professional activity
Since 1999, Dr. Kurpatov began working at the Pavlov Clinic for 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 serious 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 Health Committee.
The program of Andrei Vladimirovich Kurpatov had a broad focus and was included in the scope of the initiative on urban development of assistance to people with mental illnesses. This was the first step towards the general retraining of humanitarian doctors, in particular psychologists. Among other things, Dr. Kurpatov conducted a huge study of 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 allowed him to increase the level of qualifications and medical assistance to the population.
Research in the early 2000s
The results of Kurpatov's research in the field of the distribution of psychosomatic and borderline states of citizens made it possible to reveal an accurate picture of the general state of the average Russian citizen. This made it possible to determine the propensity of Russians for psychosis, suicide and violence, as well as to determine the level of alcoholism and drug addiction throughout the country.
Based on the work of Andrei Vladimirovich Kurpatov, many textbooks on the methodology and study of psychiatry were created. For his contribution to the development of the medical field, the scientist was awarded the title of member of the Expert Group under the Council of the Russian Federation. Thanks to Kurpatov, in the CIS the advertising of alcohol and tobacco products, as well as the casino and gaming halls industry was limited.
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 psychiatry, was at a deplorably low level. The famous scientist himself suffered from an extremely severe form of neuroinfectious disease. Throughout his entire conscious life, the psychotherapist has been publishing popular science articles in newspapers, magazines, and publishing books. Conducts authorial psychiatric show on YouTube.
Publishing
Andrei Vladimirovich Kurpatov became the author of three dozen manuals to improve the psychological state. Among the best works are:
- "Pill for fear." One of the very first work of a 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 states and start a normal life. Also in the book you can learn about the nature of human fears and the system of their appearance.
- "Everyday Solutions." The book is perfect for those who have never encountered in life with a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. The work tells about how to solve the simplest everyday problems, how to avoid minor 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 home atmosphere. Also in the book there is a description of the classical ways of human behavior.
- "Stress and Depression." Throughout life, a person is faced with many problems that do not always end without consequences. Dr. Kurpatov talks about the causes and consequences of the emergence of stressful conditions, as well as methods for overcoming them.
Kurpatov on television
In 2003, the doctor began his career on TNT. He was offered a contract according to which his transfer was to be released every Sunday. It is not known for certain why, but the project was turned off and the rights were transferred to the Domashny channel. A new format began to appear in 2005, and after a year of broadcasts it was transferred to the First.
Personal life
Andrei 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 medications. Sympathy ensued between them.
Today, the couple brings up a daughter, whom they called Sofia with a reference to the work of the great writer.