Abstract

Human psychopathology is a serious issue for humanity, harming not only mental but also physical health (psychosomatic disorders). Why do so many disturbances exist—and why are we the only species that commits suicide and often murders our fellow humans, while this is extremely rare in nature? Over the years many eminent psychiatrists and researchers have sought to answer this question, significantly advancing our understanding of psychology and psychopathology. Perhaps all of them were right, each illuminating different aspects of the psychological path. In this article we attempt to examine the origins of psychopathology in the early years of life and the unique bond formed between parent and child.