From the Editors.

The editorial from the Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association discusses various book reviews that delve into the nature of consciousness, the unconscious, and the line between them. It also explores the limits of the repression barrier and the deconstruction of gender, offering insights into psychoanalytic understandings of sleep, mental health, racism, and gender identity. The editorial provides a nuanced perspective on these complex topics, inviting readers to engage with diverse theoretical perspectives and challenging established views in the field of psychoanalysis. [Extracted from the article]