Why is Sigmund Freud considered a mental health specialist?

Freud was a neurologist and at the time, there was little distinction between what is now psychiatry and neurology. So, by definition, he was a mental health specialist and he did treat people with mental health issues. read more

Sigmund Freud's definition of health is having the capacity to work and to love. This is widely accepted by mental health specialists as a simple and accurate definition. Every other theory around mental health really just broadens and expands on this definition. read more

December 3 is the 120th anniversary of Anna Freud's birth. She was a profoundly influential child psychoanalyst. Still, her main claim to fame was as Sigmund Freud's daughter. What most people don't know about Anna Freud is that it may have been particularly difficult for her to be Sigmund's favorite child. read more

This May 6th, 2006 is the 150th anniversary of Sigmund Freud's birth. Therefore, it is important to take some time to discuss his impact on mental health today. It is not possible to practice clinical social work, psychology, psychiatry or neurology without feeling Freud's influence. read more