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Solms Defends Freud: Emphasizes Psychoanalysis Over Modern Drugs

1/12/2026

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Mark Solms defends Sigmund Freud's contributions to neuroscience and psychoanalysis in his latest book.
He argues that while modern drugs can aid mental health, they do not address underlying causes.
Solms critiques certain Freudian concepts but preserves the importance of early-life experiences.
He presents case histories, including a doctor whose life improved after psychoanalysis, and suggests lasting benefits despite skepticism.

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Mark Solms defends Sigmund Freud's contributions to neuroscience and psychoanalysis in his latest book.
He argues that while modern drugs can aid mental health, they do not address underlying causes.
Solms critiques certain Freudian concepts but preserves the importance of early-life experiences.
He presents case histories, including a doctor whose life improved after psychoanalysis, and suggests lasting benefits despite skepticism.