Abstract
There are three different domains of Freud's heritage that help to understand the relationships between psychiatry and psychoanalysis in the past and today, even after the development of international classifications, biological psychiatry and cognitivism. The first is the concept of man being defined by the unconscious. This idea was considered revolutionary at the time and still is today. However it was not accepted by all psychiatrists depending on their cultural background and their theoretical options. It is a very profound concept but cannot apply to everybody. Psychotherapy is the second technique. Many psychiatrists may reject it but, nevertheless, although they do not practice it themselves, they are willing to propose it to their patients. The third technique deals with Freud's writings on preconsciousness. It can be a significant help in identifying illnesses and in an understanding of psychic functioning. It can be used by all psychiatrists, even those lacking a psychoanalytical background. Psychiatric practice would be impoverished if this technique was not used.
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