Franco Fornari

Franco Fornari was an Italian psychoanalyst and psychiatrist known for integrating psychoanalytic theory with social and cultural issues. He emphasized the importance of understanding how individuals' unconscious thoughts influence their relationships, behaviors, and society. Fornari introduced ideas about how social anxieties and collective fears shape mental health, highlighting the role of community and communication in psychological well-being. His work helped expand psychoanalysis beyond individual therapy, focusing also on the societal context that affects mental health.