The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, including with new information specifically addressed to individuals in the European Economic Area. As described in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, this website utilizes cookies, including for the purpose of offering an optimal online experience and services tailored to your preferences.

Please read the entire Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By closing this message, browsing this website, continuing the navigation, or otherwise continuing to use the APA's websites, you confirm that you understand and accept the terms of the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, including the utilization of cookies.

×
ArticlesNo Access

Freud’s Early Clinical Work

In 1895, Freud described a new and revolutionary method of understanding and treating patients suffering from hysteria. As a private practitioner, he had started treating patients nine years earlier. Some of these early patients were extremely disturbed, demanding, and difficult. It is the intention of this paper to explore this neglected aspect of Freud’s effort.

Access content

To read the fulltext, please use one of the options below to sign in or purchase access.