Preface

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the contemporary evolution of psychoanalytic thought and significant developments in psychoanalytic methods, relating the dialogue with other scientific disciplines and different approaches. It also discusses the modern approach to psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic contributions to modern experience and culture, new empirical research derived from the practice of psychoanalysis, new perspectives, new psychoanalytic theories, and contemporary changes about the modern setting from Freud to the present day. Finally, this book provides updates about therapeutic trials and experimental methodologies.

#### **Floriana Irtelli**  Catholic University of the Sacred Hearth, Psychology Department, Milan, Italy

#### **Barbara Marchesi and Federico Durbano**

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Department in ASST Melegnano and Martesana, Italy
