Theodor Meynert

Theodor Meynert was an influential Austrian neuroanatomist and psychiatrist in the 19th century, known for studying the brain’s structure and its link to mental health. He mapped out parts of the brain responsible for cognition, emotion, and perception, highlighting how different regions work together. Meynert’s research helped to improve understanding of mental illnesses like depression and schizophrenia, laying groundwork for modern neuroscience and psychiatry. His work emphasized the importance of brain anatomy in understanding mental functions and disorders, making him a key figure in the development of neuropsychology.