Resources

Research on the Benefits of Psychoanalytic Therapy

• A Case for Psychoanalysis: Exploring the Scientific Evidence with John Thor Cornelius MD. This is an excellent 2014 45min presentation comparing the outcome evidence for psychoanalytic therapy, cognitive therapy, and medication. Watch the Presentation.
• The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. 2010 study published by the American Psychological Association.
• Effectiveness of Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. 2008 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
• Raskin, M. K (2011) The Idea That Wouldn’t Die. Psychology Today. 44, 78-85. (May/June 2011 issue)
• If you are interested, you may want to review the comprehensive list compiled by the American Psychoanalytic Association.