Emil Kraepelin (1856-1926) attempted to create a synthesis of the hundreds of mental disorders identified by 19th century psychiatrists, by grouping diseases together based on classification of common symptoms. |
Emil Kraepelin (1856-1926) attempted to create a synthesis of the hundreds of mental disorders identified by 19th century psychiatrists, by grouping diseases together based on classification of common symptoms. |
He is credited as the discoverer of Manic Depression (now known as Bipolar Disorder) and Schizophrenia (which he called 'dementia peaecox'). |
He is credited as the discoverer of Manic Depression (now known as Bipolar Disorder) and Schizophrenia (which he called 'dementia praecox'). |