The State of the Psychoanalytic Nation, Volume I

This book explores how psychoanalytic psychotherapy has been implemented, developed, and researched in the public sectors of twelve different countries, discussing how practitioners have responded to the challenge of evidence-based practice. It provides information on access to talking therapies, clinician training, evidence-based practice, outcome monitoring, and the future of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book explores the implementation, development, and research of psychoanalytic psychotherapy in the public sectors of twelve diverse countries worldwide. It delves into the responses of psychoanalytic practitioners to the challenge of evidence-based practice, providing insights into the various ways in which these therapies are accessible within national healthcare systems.

For each country, the authors provide a detailed account of how individuals can access talking therapies as part of the national healthcare system, including a historical overview of the system's development and the historical placement of psychoanalytic psychotherapy within it. They also discuss the training and qualification processes for psychoanalytic practitioners, as well as the demographic profiles of their communities of practice.

The impact of evidence-based practice on the mental health system is examined, with a particular focus on its effects on access to and provision of talking therapies. This includes the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, as well as the use of outcome monitoring and reporting of access, waiting times, and recovery rates in the commissioning and provision of psychological therapies.

The book identifies the key factors necessary to secure a viable future for psychoanalytic psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of ongoing research, training, and advocacy efforts. It serves as a valuable resource for practicing psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists, offering a comprehensive understanding of the global landscape of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

The first of two volumes, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, providing a wealth of information and insights into the past, present, and future of this therapeutic approach.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032561431