''Psychopathology'' is a

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published by

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for over 125 years. Established in 1897 as ''Monatsschrift für Psychiatrie und Neurologie'' by Samuel Karger and German doctors

Carl Wernicke Carl (or Karl) Wernicke (; ; 15 May 1848 – 15 June 1905) was a German physician, anatomist, psychiatrist and neuropathologist. He is known for his influential research into the pathological effects of specific forms of encephalopathy and also ...

and Theodor Ziehen, the journal continued in 1957 as ''Psychiatria et Neurologia'', which split in 1968 into ''Psychiatria Clinica'' and ''European Neurology''. Finally, in 1984 it was renamed to ''Psychopathology''.

Scope

''Psychopathology'' publishes research centered on findings, concepts, and diagnostic categories of phenomenological, experimental, and clinical psychopathology. Studies published are designed to improve and deepen the knowledge and understanding of the pathogenesis and nature of psychopathological symptoms and psychological dysfunctions. Furthermore, the validity of concepts applied in the neurosciences of mental functions is evaluated in order to closely bring together mind and brain. Major topics of the journal are trajectories between biological processes and psychological dysfunction that can help us better understand a subject’s inner experiences and interpersonal behavior. Phenomenological and experimental

psychopathology Psychopathology is the study of mental illness. It includes the signs and symptoms of all mental disorders. The field includes Abnormal psychology, abnormal cognition, maladaptive behavior, and experiences which differ according to social norms ...

, neuropsychology, and

neuroscience Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system), its functions, and its disorders. It is a multidisciplinary science that combines physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, ...

as well as developmental psychopathology and youth

mental health Mental health is often mistakenly equated with the absence of mental illness. However, mental health refers to a person's overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how individuals think, feel, and behave, and how t ...

contribute to this field.

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is indexed in, but not limited to,: *

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Editors-in-Chief

Founders:

and Theodor Ziehen Successors: *

Karl Bonhoeffer Karl Bonhoeffer (; March 31, 1868 – December 4, 1948) was a German neurologist, psychiatrist and physician. Life Bonhoeffer was born in Neresheim in the Kingdom of Württemberg to Friedrich von Bonhoeffer (1828–1907), who worked as judge ...

(1912—1938) *

Jakob Klaesi Jakob Klaesi (29 May 1883 – 17 August 1980) was a Swiss psychiatrist most notable for his contributions to the sleep therapyBangen, Hans: Geschichte der medikamentösen Therapie der Schizophrenie. Berlin 1992, Dauernarkose oder Sch ...

(1939—1967) *E. Grünthal (1953—1973) * Nikolaus Petrilowitsch (1968—1970) *Th. Spoerri (1971—1973) *P. Berner (1974—1999) *E. Gabriel (1974—2004) *Ch. Mundt (2000-2011) * Sabine Herpertz (2012-2024)

References

External links

* Psychiatry journals Clinical psychology journals Academic journals established in 1897 Karger academic journals Bimonthly journals English-language journals {{psychiatry-journal-stub