Introduction

In recent years there has been a growing interest in phenomenology from the mental health sciences, especially from psychology and psychiatry. The legacy of its classic texts, combined with more recent intersections with other fields of knowledge (such as cognitive sciences and enactivism) has produced a rich literature on how to apply phenomenology in clinical practice. It is exactly the question of how to deploy the phenomenological method in an interdisciplinary field that this volume aims to explore. One of its main goals is to facilitate a dialogue between philosophers and mental health professionals, one which is central to the way we understand mental health and treat those who suffer from mental health conditions.