Dementia praecox
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Dementia praecox is a historical term that was once used to describe a mental disorder that is now known as schizophrenia. The term was first used by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin in the late 19th century.
History[edit | edit source]
The term "dementia praecox" was first used by Emil Kraepelin in the 19th century. Kraepelin was a German psychiatrist who is often credited with laying the foundations for contemporary psychiatric diagnosis. He used the term to describe a mental disorder characterized by early onset, intellectual deterioration, and poor prognosis.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The symptoms of dementia praecox, as described by Kraepelin, included a rapid onset of symptoms, a progressive course, and a poor prognosis. These symptoms were thought to be similar to those of dementia, but occurred at an earlier age, hence the term "praecox", which means "early" in Latin.
Modern Understanding[edit | edit source]
Today, dementia praecox is no longer used as a diagnostic term. Instead, the symptoms that Kraepelin described are now understood to be part of schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self and behavior.
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