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Malka Ceh

  • Joined 25/08/2024
Independent Researcher,

Certified (Neuro)Psychoanalyst, Ph.D. (Evolutionary Anthropology), M.Sc. (Psychotherapy Science), M.Sc. (Behavioral Economics). Clinical expert in secular deconstruction, ideological recovery, post-authoritarian life, safeguarding fundamental rights of freedom from ideological coercion.

I am a licensed (Neuro)Psychoanalyst and interdisciplinary researcher holding a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Anthropology, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy Science, and an M.Sc. in Behavioral Economics. With professional experience spanning clinical, academic, and applied research sectors, my current work centers on the mental and social impacts of ideological coercion, the mechanics of secular deconstruction, and the defense of fundamental human rights.

Clinical and Academic Focus: My practice and research operate at the intersection of evolutionary science, affective science, and psychoanalysis. I specialize in analyzing the mental mechanics of ideological adherence and addressing the developmental trauma associated with exiting high-control religious and authoritarian environments. I examine how coercive belief systems exploit human emotional and cognitive vulnerabilities. I provide clinical interventions designed to restructure affective patterns, thereby fostering individual autonomy and well-being.

Advocacy and Human Rights: In my current professional capacity, I support demographics navigating complex existential and social transitions. This includes individuals undergoing secular deconstruction, recovering from religious trauma, and managing relationships with those entrenched in restrictive belief systems or dogmatic frameworks. This focus aligns with the preservation of cognitive liberty and the freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, as enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Policy and Societal Impact: My overarching objective is to translate clinical and theoretical insights into actionable, evidence-based societal frameworks. Exiting high-control systems frequently results in severe social ostracization, fractured community networks, and significant mental distress. By analyzing the psychobiological drivers of group dynamics and authoritarian overreach, I aim to contribute to strategies that promote social cohesion, mental health resilience, and the defense of democratic processes.

I am committed to utilizing rigorous scientific inquiry to safeguard human autonomy, mitigate the effects of mental control, and support the development of informed, inclusive, and resilient public policies.

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