10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of psychology and psychiatry

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• Psychology derived from the Greek word Psyche which means soul and logos which means science. The history of modern psychology began in the 19th century.
• Austrian doctor, Sigmund Freud, is considered as the father of psychoanalysis, a field in psychology that focuses on the treatment of mental disorders through speech therapy.
• Clinical Psychology is the most commonly known branch of psychology, which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology Focus on the use of psychological principles to increase employee productivity and welfare.
• Experimental psychology involves scientific research to test hypotheses and understand the mental processes and human behavior.
• Developmental Psychology Studying changes in behavior and mental processes from infancy to adulthood.
• Psychiatry is a branch of medical science that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders with drugs and therapy.
• In the early 20th century, psychiatry often used electroconvulsive and lobotomy therapy as a way to treat mental diseases, but at this time the method was very controversial and rarely used.
• Psychology and Psychiatry have played an important role in reducing stigma of people with mental disorders and increasing awareness about the importance of mental health.
• Psychology and Psychiatry continue to develop and create new methods to help individuals overcome mental problems and improve their welfare.