psychoanalysts
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Definition
Professionals who practice the psychological theory and therapy method developed by Sigmund Freud, which emphasizes the investigation of the unconscious mind.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'psyche' (soul or mind) and 'analysis' (a loosening or breaking up). The term emerged in the late 19th century to describe followers of Freud's specific method of mental exploration.
In the news
The author references the historical psychoanalysts who worked at the Northfield hospital, noting that their experiments showed how communal activity aids healing. This context highlights the hospital's shift from institutional confinement to collaborative mental health treatment.
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