The History of Schizophrenia: Denotation or Connotation?

Authors

Luisa M. Kennefick, University of Puget SoundFollow

Abstract

A solid definition of schizophrenia has been elusive since the first attempt to define it in the 19^th century. This review covers the history of schizophrenia from “dementia praecox” to the current understanding and briefly discusses how the advent of modern genetics can provide a useful tool for the redefinition of schizophrenia, particularly with regards to future research in developing treatments and therapies.

Recommended Citation

Kennefick, Luisa M. (2013) "The History of Schizophrenia: Denotation or Connotation?," Sound Neuroscience: An Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 13.
Available at: https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/soundneuroscience/vol1/iss1/13