The New Jersey Narcissus

The HBO television series The Sopranos has gained national attention as one of the most exciting and accurate portrayals of modern day mafia. The show’s main character, Anthony Soprano is a New Jersey mobster and family man, suffering from intense anxiety attacks. Dr. Jennifer Melfi, his psychiatrist, treats his anxiety and depression, while struggling to help him deal with his severe Narcissistic and Antisocial Personality Disorder. Between his mob family and his regular family, Tony’s life is disintegrating before his eyes, while his psychotherapist collides with the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics, and her own ethical dilemmas. This case study dives into an official diagnosis of Anthony Soprano, and provides a thorough evaluation of Dr. Jennifer Melfi’s treatment of his condition.