Resumos
In this paper we problematize the question of whether psychoanalysis has evidence of effectiveness. This study is important because in several countries that are a reference in the field of health, a practice must have evidence of effectiveness in order to be accepted; and although many studies have shown the effectiveness of psychoanalysis, several countries still do not consider it an evidence-based treatment. We identified, inside and outside the psychoanalytic field, some reasons why psychoanalysis is not considered an evidence-based treatment. In this article, we do not only problematize the question, but also reveal a number of studies that prove the effectiveness of psychoanalytic treatment for a series of mental disorders.
Key words:
Psychoanalysis; mental health; evidence-based practice