Historical Events tagged with "psychiatry"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
WHO Removes Homosexuality from Psychiatric Disorders
The World Health Organization (WHO) made a significant decision to remove homosexuality from its International Classification of Diseases (ICD). This decision followed years of advocacy and activism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and was influenced by changing public attitudes toward sexuality. The meeting took place during the World Health Assembly, where representatives from member states discussed various health issues. The change reflected a broader recognition of LGBTQ+ rights and aimed to promote mental health and wellbeing for all, acknowledging that homosexuality is not a mental disorder.
Continue ReadingAPA Votes to Remove Homosexuality as Disorder
The American Psychiatric Association's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to remove homosexuality from the DSM as a mental disorder. This landmark decision reflected evolving societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals. The vote was a culmination of years of advocacy by gay rights activists and mental health professionals. The decision was also influenced by new research indicating that homosexuality is not inherently linked to mental illness. The resolution was celebrated by many as a significant step towards equality and respect for LGBTQ+ rights.
Continue ReadingKraepelin Names Alzheimer's Disease
Emil Kraepelin, a prominent psychiatrist, published 'Clinical Psychiatry' where he named Alzheimer's disease in honor of his colleague Alois Alzheimer. This publication laid the groundwork for understanding and categorizing various mental disorders, including dementia. Through this work, Kraepelin recognized the crucial connection between clinical observation and the classification of diseases, significantly impacting psychiatry.
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