Neurology, research and the mind explained with clarity
Articles from Dr Francesco Manfredonia exploring neurology, epilepsy, neurophysiology, emerging research, analytic psychotherapy and wider ideas about the mind.
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This collection brings together patient information, clinical commentary and accessible summaries of research relevant to Dr Francesco Manfredonia's areas of practice and professional interest.
Articles are designed to support understanding rather than replace individual medical assessment. Where an article discusses published research or more detailed academic material, links to the original source can also be provided.
Neurology and epilepsy
Clear explanations of neurological symptoms, seizure assessment, investigations and specialist care.
Research and innovation
Accessible discussion of emerging evidence, diagnostic technology and developments in neurological practice.
The psyche and analytic thinking
Articles exploring consciousness, unconscious processes, dreams and ideas connected with analytic psychotherapy.
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Browse articles covering neurological care, epilepsy, neurophysiology, clinical research, diagnostic developments and analytic psychotherapy.
Many Small Lights – Reading Jung Together, Post 2
Is the mind one light or many? Dr Francesco Manfredonia continues Reading Jung Together with Jung’s ideas about complexes, instinct, will and degrees of consciousness.
Understanding Analytical Psychology: What Jungian Therapy Offers
What is analytical psychology, and what happens in Jungian therapy? Dr Francesco Manfredonia explores the unconscious, complexes, shadow, individuation, dreams and how Jungian work compares with other approaches.
The One Thing Everyone Was Sure They Already Knew
Why did psychology take so long to examine the mind itself? Dr Francesco Manfredonia continues Reading Jung Together with a closer look at Jung’s argument about consciousness, individuality and the unconscious.
Reading Jung Together – Blog 1: The Unconscious in Historical Perspective
Dr Francesco Manfredonia begins a slow reading of C.G. Jung’s On the Nature of the Psyche, exploring how the unconscious emerged, why it was resisted and what Jung thought lay below the threshold of awareness.
Psychotherapy with a Therapist in Analytic Training: What to Expect
What does it mean to have psychotherapy with a therapist in analytic training? Dr Francesco Manfredonia explains analytical psychotherapy, supervision, fees, continuity and what to expect from sessions in Birmingham.
The Psyche at Dusk: A Shared Reading of Jung’s On the Nature of the Psyche
What if part of the mind is always active just beyond conscious awareness? Dr Francesco Manfredonia begins a reflective reading of Jung’s On the Nature of the Psyche and invites readers to join the conversation.
Understand the Psyche: What Happens Beneath Our Conscious Awareness?
What influences our thoughts, feelings and behaviour beyond conscious awareness? Dr Francesco Manfredonia explores the psyche, unconscious processes and the role of dreams.
First Seizure Clinics: A New Approach to Faster Epilepsy Assessment
First seizure clinics can help patients receive specialist assessment, investigations and clearer answers sooner. Dr Francesco Manfredonia explores recent research into an innovative model of care.
Could Artificial Intelligence Improve the Diagnosis of Epilepsy?
Could artificial intelligence help identify signs of epilepsy that are not visible on a routine EEG? Dr Francesco Manfredonia explores emerging research and what it could mean for patients.