Abstract
The authors survey the field of psychiatric sleep research from two points of view: the psychologic and the neurophysiologic. The Freudian theory of dreams is discussed in moredetail than other theories, although here, too, only a brief survey is possible. The phenomenon of regression is discussed as a central and productive hypothesis. One fundamental point of view is the one based on evolutionary theory and developmental psychology. Various links between mind and body are outlined. The article also deals with sleep laboratory research and the possibilities it offers, particularly for psychiatry Some suggestions are finally made as to the opportunities offered for psychiatric work in sleep research, at present and in the future.
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