American Psychoanalytic Association

American Psychoanalytic Association The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA), the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the United States, was founded in 1911.

APsA focuses on education, research, advocacy and membership development. Visit us at www.apsa.org.

08/06/2025

What types of psychoanalytic research is ongoing that shows promise to improve mental health outcomes?

Dr. Barbara Milrod describes her current research projects that create a scientific framework for proving the efficacy of psychoanalytic psychotherapy in addressing populations that suffer from PTSD such as veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also speaks to the impact of the "catastrophe" of lost funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH).

Episode 17 of the APsA official podcast, 'Psychoanalysis & You' features Barbara Milrod M.D., a distinguished professor of psychiatry and director of psychotherapy research. They discuss the challenges and advancements in psychoanalytic research, including Dr. Milrod’s impactful work on psychodynamic psychotherapies. The conversation also covers the efficacy of different treatments, the importance of peer review, and the integration of neuroscience in psychoanalytic practices. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how psychoanalytic research is evolving and its relevance in today’s mental health landscape.

See more of Ep. 17 at:
▶️ https://apsa.org/podcast-ep17/

If the values of confidentiality and consent are compromised for some, they can be compromised for all. Therefore, the A...
08/04/2025

If the values of confidentiality and consent are compromised for some, they can be compromised for all. Therefore, the American Psychoanalytic Association opposes any attempts at breaching patient confidentiality and unnecessarily intruding into the clinician-patient relationship.

APsA Supports Patient Confidentiality & The Privacy of The Clinician-Patient Relationship The US Justice Department's recent efforts to subpoena records of those providing gender affirming care is not just an issue for gender medicine, but a broad-sweeping issue for all mental health treatment.

An essential aspect of ethical and effective treatment is confidentiality, which the Federal Government itself has recognized through HIPAA since 1996. One of the primary objectives of HIPAA has been to reduce fraud and the misuse of personal health information by outside actors

👉 Read more that
https://apsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/APsA-Supports-Patient-Confidentiality.pdf

The patients are the "why" behind psychoanalytic research. 👥Mental health deserves the same urgency and quality of care...
07/30/2025

The patients are the "why" behind psychoanalytic research. 👥

Mental health deserves the same urgency and quality of care as other ailments and psychoanalysts depend on vetted, published research to guide professionals towards the most effective treatments. Our podcast guest, Dr. Barbara Milrod explained the driving force behind much of the tireless research that is ongoing in the US and abroad.

It’s slow business, this demonstrating efficacy. On the other hand, it’s sort of all we have.

If you think of a problem with mental health as being the equivalent of “Oh my goodness, someone has post-traumatic stress disorder!” I think the physical equivalent is sort of like a cancer. Right?

Something like that is really serious and affects your life. Heaven forbid you have something like that you are gonna rush to the clinical literature to look at randomized controlled trials to see what works and we owe this to our patients and to ourselves as clinicians."
-Barbara Milord, Guest of "Psychoanalysis & You" Podcast

See more of Episode 17: Advances & Careers in Psychoanalytic Research at
▶️ https://apsa.org/podcast-ep17

🧐The more questions we ask in psychoanalytic research, the more that we find answers and even better questions. Each stu...
07/29/2025

🧐The more questions we ask in psychoanalytic research, the more that we find answers and even better questions. Each study pulls back another layer of the mind and reveal yet another mystery.

The unconscious doesn't hand out instruction manuals.
It leaves breadcrumbs that lead to more breadcrumbs and that's where the magic happens. When we stop hunting for neat conclusions and start embracing the mess of human complexity, we discover that the questions themselves are doing the heavy lifting.

❓What example of research in psychoanalysis opened a box of beautiful new questions for you?
Comment below 👇

The good news is spreading about psychotherapists joining APsA through our Clinical Membership!Take advantage of the rec...
07/28/2025

The good news is spreading about psychotherapists joining APsA through our Clinical Membership!

Take advantage of the recent change in bylaws to enjoy full Clinical Membership at the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) as a psychotherapist. Clinical membership is designed for psychodynamic psychotherapists, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, and those who value insight-oriented approaches to healing.

Key benefits include:
-Low-cost malpractice insurance
-A listing in our Clinician Directory for referrals
-Significant discounts on continuing education at APsA national meetings
-Access to a members-only referral network
-And more!

There are many ways to join, but as a Psychotherapist Clinical Member of APsA you can become part of the voice advocating for psychoanalytic therapy and psychodynamic approaches across the country.

Join APsA Today!
👥https://apsa.org/membership



Outstanding journalism deserves recognition! 🌟The APsA Committee on Public Information (CPI) is accepting nominations fo...
07/25/2025

Outstanding journalism deserves recognition! 🌟

The APsA Committee on Public Information (CPI) is accepting nominations for the 2025 APsA Award for Excellence in Journalism. This award celebrates journalists who illuminate the human condition through a psychoanalytic lens.

Since 1999, this prestigious $1,000 award has honored exceptional reporting that advances public understanding of human behavior, relationships, and mental health. We seek work that employs psychoanalytic perspectives to clarify complex social issues and psychological phenomena. Your submission does not need to focus solely on psychoanalysis, but should use psychoanalytic insights to deepen public understanding.

Highlights include:
- $1,000 prize plus recognition at our APsA National Meeting
- Inclusion of a broad scope of nominations, including self-nominations
-Judging by professional journalists and psychoanalysts with media experience
-Review of work published between September 2024 - August 2025

Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2025

Know a journalist whose work deserves this honor? Nominate them today!
🌟 Get full details and submission guidelines at https://apsa.org/awards


07/24/2025

How do you incorporate published research into your psychoanalytic training or practice? 🤔

Our latest episode of the "Psychoanalysis & You" podcast with Dr. Barbara Milrod has made us curious about how you integrate current psychoanalytic research into your work. Whether you're providing individual therapy, group sessions, or focusing on self development interventions, your experience matters. We're constantly exploring the connection between academic findings and real-world clinical applications.

Some questions we're exploring:
-How do recent studies influence your treatment approaches?
-How do you keep up with research outcomes?
-What research discoveries have shifted your perspective on mental health care?
-Which findings do you reference most often in clinical decision-making?

Join the conversation by sharing your experiences below. 👇

Listen in at https://apsa.org/podcast-ep17

07/23/2025

"The question is what do we as psychoanalysts or as a psychoanalytic psychotherapists have to potentially contribute to the the mental health crisis?"
Barbara Milrod answers podcast host, Gail Saltz, regarding the value of peer reviews in psychoanalytic research.

"I was in psychoanalytic training and that is my therapeutic orientation. On the other hand, I did not wanna be delivering ineffective, useless therapy to people in need. There is a public mental health crisis, as people know and you read about it in the papers.

The question is what do we as psychoanalysts or as a psychoanalytic psychotherapists have to potentially contribute to the the mental health crisis? So, back to your comment about peer review. We love peer review. Now there's better and worse peer reviews, but most certainly we want our outcome research to be of the highest scientific quality. Meaning that what we're studying is has to be able to be reliably reproducible - this is why we write psychotherapy treatment manuals - and transportable."

Episode 17 of the APsA official podcast, 'Psychoanalysis & You' features Barbara Milrod M.D., a distinguished professor of psychiatry and director of psychotherapy research. They discuss the challenges and advancements in psychoanalytic research, including Dr. Milrod’s impactful work on psychodynamic psychotherapies. The conversation also covers the efficacy of different treatments, the importance of peer review, and the integration of neuroscience in psychoanalytic practices. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how psychoanalytic research is evolving and its relevance in today’s mental health landscape.

See more of Ep. 17 at:
▶️ https://apsa.org/podcast-ep17/

Your passion and training in psychoanalysis are the criteria for membership at APsA, not your nationality. There are opp...
07/21/2025

Your passion and training in psychoanalysis are the criteria for membership at APsA, not your nationality.

There are opportunities for individuals interested in psychoanalysis to join through 3 types of memberships: Clinical, Academic, and Community.

Clinical Membership is open to professional psychoanalysts and psychotherapists as well as those in training, regardless of citizenship or visa status. Enrollment or completion of psychoanalytic training at APsA and IPA-approved facilities or equivalent psychoanalytic training programs is the main criteria for eligibility.

Key benefits of APsA Clinical Membership include:
-Low-cost malpractice insurance
-A listing in our Clinician Directory for referrals
-Significant discounts on continuing education at APsA national meetings
-Access to a members-only referral network
-And more!

Academic and Community Memberships are also available for you to get involved at the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA). Each category offers a meaningful way to engage with a vibrant network of professionals, gain access to unique resources, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of psychoanalysis.

There is a place for you at APsA!
🌐 Learn more at https://apsa.org/membership

Get support and funding for your psychoanalytic research project at APsA!Visit our website to learn more about the APsA ...
07/18/2025

Get support and funding for your psychoanalytic research project at APsA!

Visit our website to learn more about the APsA Fund for Psychoanalytic Research, American Psychoanalytic Foundation Grants and the APsA Research Training Program. The first two programs are currently accepting applications and the APsA Research Training Program will open this fall.

Great ideas need mentorship, funding, and support. Find all of these at the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA)
🔎 https://apsa.org/awards

APsA Fund for Psychoanalytic Research

This important fund has a more intricate application process so it would be worth your time to investigate the process before the deadline for winter review on December 31, 2025. The Fund for Psychoanalytic Research, which was established in 1976, receives donations from APsA members and is dedicated to the support of psychoanalytic research and scholarship, while nurturing the development of psychoanalytic investigators. Psychoanalytic research projects are ones conceived along the broadest lines that may include your initiative.

American Psychoanalytic Foundation Grants

Do you lead a program that promotes a better understanding of psychoanalysis and encourage effective and innovative dissemination of psychoanalytic ideas? The American Psychoanalytic Foundation (APF) seeks to build the reputation of psychoanalysis as a powerful therapeutic and research instrument that can be applied to a wide range of individual behaviors and cultural phenomena.

https://apsa.org/awards

Thank you for replying to yesterday's query!We would still love to hear about your ideas of what scientific research top...
07/18/2025

Thank you for replying to yesterday's query!

We would still love to hear about your ideas of what scientific research topics could help to strengthen the field of .
Reply below.👇

Listen to Episode 17 of "Psychoanalysis & You" for more:
https://apsa.org/podcast-1p17

What scientific projects would strengthen the field of psychoanalysis today? 💬Our latest episode of featuring an int...
07/17/2025

What scientific projects would strengthen the field of psychoanalysis today? 💬

Our latest episode of featuring an interview of Dr. Barbara Milrod explores this.
We want to hear from you!

Reply with your ideas 👇
& listen here 🔊https://apsa.org/podcast-ep17

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