schizophrenia
The origin and history of schizophrenia.
Etymology
Coined in German by psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler from Greek skhizein ("to split") and phrēn ("mind"). It does not mean "split personality" — that's a common misunderstanding.
The origin and history of schizophrenia.
Coined in German by psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler from Greek skhizein ("to split") and phrēn ("mind"). It does not mean "split personality" — that's a common misunderstanding.