Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychiatry in Germany

The authors relate the complex and eventful history of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychiatry in Germany. After highlighting Wilhelm Griesinger's pioneering efforts, they describe the founding of the first psychoanalytic associations and their evolution under National Socialism and during the post-World War II period. They discuss the contributions of Günter Ammon, the state of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychiatry in Germany, current trends, and future directions.