The State of the Psychoanalytic Nation, Volume II

This book explores how psychoanalytic psychotherapy is implemented, developed, and researched in the public sectors of six countries worldwide. It discusses how practitioners respond to the challenge of evidence-based practice, the training and qualification of clinicians, the impact of evidence-based practice on the mental health system, and the future of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive two-volume set explores the diverse implementations, developments, and research of psychoanalytic psychotherapy within the public sectors of six different countries worldwide. It delves into the responses of local psychoanalytic practitioners to the challenge of evidence-based practice, providing insights into the accessibility of talking therapies within national healthcare systems. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the training and qualifications required for psychoanalytic practitioners, as well as demographic profiles of their communities of practice. They examine the impact of evidence-based practice on the mental health system, including the development and implementation of treatment guidelines. Additionally, they discuss outcome monitoring and reporting of access, waiting times, and recovery rates in the commissioning and provision of psychological therapies. The book concludes with a comprehensive review of changes in public sector psychoanalytic psychotherapy across Europe over the past 30 years, making it an invaluable resource for practicing psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists. The chapters in these volumes were originally published as a special issue of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

Introduction:
This book, the second of two volumes, continues to chart the ways in which psychoanalytic psychotherapy has been implemented, developed, and researched within the public sectors of six different countries around the world. It explores the diverse responses of local psychoanalytic practitioners to the challenge of evidence-based practice, providing insights into the accessibility of talking therapies within national healthcare systems. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the training and qualifications required for psychoanalytic practitioners, as well as demographic profiles of their communities of practice. They examine the impact of evidence-based practice on the mental health system, including the development and implementation of treatment guidelines. Additionally, they discuss outcome monitoring and reporting of access, waiting times, and recovery rates in the commissioning and provision of psychological therapies. The book concludes with a comprehensive review of changes in public sector psychoanalytic psychotherapy across Europe over the past 30 years, making it an invaluable resource for practicing psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists.

How People Can Access Talking Therapies as Part of the National Healthcare System:
In each country, the authors describe how individuals can access talking therapies as part of the national healthcare system. They provide a brief history of how the healthcare system has developed and the place of psychoanalytic psychotherapy within it historically. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by psychoanalytic practitioners in these contexts.

How Clinicians Train and Qualify as Psychoanalytic Practitioners:
The authors detail the training and qualification processes for psychoanalytic practitioners in each country. They discuss the educational requirements, clinical experience, and professional development opportunities available to psychoanalysts. They also highlight the demographic profiles of psychoanalytic practitioners in their communities of practice.

How Evidence-Based Practice Has Impacted the Mental Health System:
The authors examine how evidence-based practice has impacted the mental health system, particularly in terms of access to and provision of talking therapies. They discuss the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, as well as the impact of these guidelines on the delivery of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

How Outcome Monitoring and Reporting of Access, Waiting Times, and Recovery Rates Are Used in the Commissioning and Provision of Psychological Therapies:
The authors discuss the use of outcome monitoring and reporting of access, waiting times, and recovery rates in the commissioning and provision of psychological therapies. They explore how these data are used to inform decision-making and improve the quality of care provided.

What Is Needed to Secure a Viable Future for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy:
The book concludes with a comprehensive review of changes in public sector psychoanalytic psychotherapy across Europe over the past 30 years. It identifies the key challenges and opportunities facing psychoanalytic psychotherapy in these contexts. The authors offer recommendations for securing a viable future for psychoanalytic psychotherapy in the public sector.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, this two-volume set provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse implementations, developments, and research of psychoanalytic psychotherapy within the public sectors of six different countries worldwide. It offers valuable insights into the responses of local psychoanalytic practitioners to the challenge of evidence-based practice, as well as the impact of evidence-based practice on the mental health system. The book concludes with a comprehensive review of changes in public sector psychoanalytic psychotherapy across Europe over the past 30 years, making it an invaluable resource for practicing psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032561349