Emil Kraepelin
German psychiatrist and academic leader
Born
February 15th, 1856
169 years ago
Died
October 7th, 1926
98 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the field of psychiatry. Developed the classification system for mental disorders that laid the groundwork for modern psychiatric diagnosis. Introduced concepts such as manic-depressive illness and the importance of careful patient observation. His work emphasized the biological underpinnings of mental disorders and the necessity of careful longitudinal studies in understanding psychiatric conditions. Authored key texts that became foundational in psychiatric education.
Pioneered psychiatric classification systems
Contributed to the understanding of manic-depression
Established observational methods in psychiatry
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