Eugen Bleuler

Eugen Bleuler was a Swiss psychiatrist best known for his work on mental disorders, particularly schizophrenia. He introduced the term "schizophrenia" in 1908 to describe a group of disorders characterized by distorted thinking and perceptions. Bleuler emphasized that the condition was more complex than previously thought, involving not just a split between thought and emotion, but also disconnections among mental processes. He believed in the importance of both biological and social factors in mental health. His insights laid the groundwork for modern psychiatric understanding and treatment of schizophrenia, influencing both research and clinical practices.