Jean Tatlock
American psychiatrist and physician
Born
Died
1944
81 years ago — 30 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed to psychiatry and the understanding of mental illness. Focused on psychoanalysis and its application in clinical practice. Engaged in research related to the intersection of psychology and human behavior. Had significant involvement in the intellectual circles of the mid-20th century. Advocated for mental health awareness and the importance of psychiatric treatment.
Worked on psychoanalytic theories
Conducted research on mental illness
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