Freud believed that traditional psychoanalysis was not well-suited to the treatment of
schizophrenia.

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Freud believed that schizophrenia was primarily caused by disruptions in early childhood development rather than repressed unconscious desires, therefore traditional psychoanalysis focused on exploring the latter would not be effective in treating the former. He instead suggested using more supportive therapies to provide a secure and nurturing environment for the patient.

Freud Believed That Traditional Psychoanalysis Was Not Well-Suited to the Treatment