This paper focuses on the relationship between Psychodynamic Psychiatry and Neurobiology, especially on the question whether and how Neurobiology may contribute to the development of Psychodynamic Psychiatry. Mental functions such as the self, the conscious and the unconscious, and the psychological and neuronal mechanisms and functions underlying these are focussed on [2]. The self in psychiatric patients is considered in a relational perspective...
First, the historical development of Psychodynamic Psychiatry is addressed and its core principles are re-considered in the perspective of actual research, especially neuroscientific research.
Secondly, the threedimensional model of Neuropsychodynamic Psychiatry is described, which tries to connect the essentials of Psychodynamic Psychiatry and of the “First-Person-Neuroscience”. This model is applied to depression and schizophrenia as clinical examples which underline the practical relevance of the neuro-psychodynamic approach for psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy.
Third, spatio-temporal psychopathology is hypothesized as a "current currency" between brain and mind.
Patients with epilepsy have a high risk of cognitive impairment and depression. Given that depression alone can be associated with cognitive complaints, it is of special interest if patients with epilepsy with depression show more cognitive impairement than patients with epilepsy without depression.
