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Leonhard's classification of the chronic schizophrenias

Publication ,  Journal Article
Ban, TA; Guy, W; Wilson, WH
Published in: Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
1984

The conceptual development of Leonhard's classification of the chronic schizophrenias is outlined. The recognition within that classification of the importance of the polarity dimension has led to the identification of two distinct populations - atypical nonsystematic and typical systematic schizophrenia - each with a variety of different subtypes. It is hoped that recognition and validation of this group of illnesses which, for three-quarters of a century, have been called 'schizophrenia' will provide a basis for meaningful biological research. Increasing interest in the system has already produced an awareness that future progress in the understanding of mental illness will greatly depend upon re-establishing the central place of psychopathology in psychiatric research.

Duke Scholars

Published In

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication Date

1984

Volume

29

Issue

6

Start / End Page

467 / 472

Related Subject Headings

  • Psychiatry
  • 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
  • 11 Medical and Health Sciences
 

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Ban, T. A., Guy, W., & Wilson, W. H. (1984). Leonhard's classification of the chronic schizophrenias. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 29(6), 467–472.
Ban, T. A., W. Guy, and W. H. Wilson. “Leonhard's classification of the chronic schizophrenias.” Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 29, no. 6 (1984): 467–72.
Ban TA, Guy W, Wilson WH. Leonhard's classification of the chronic schizophrenias. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 1984;29(6):467–72.
Ban, T. A., et al. “Leonhard's classification of the chronic schizophrenias.” Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 29, no. 6, 1984, pp. 467–72.
Ban TA, Guy W, Wilson WH. Leonhard's classification of the chronic schizophrenias. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 1984;29(6):467–472.

Published In

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication Date

1984

Volume

29

Issue

6

Start / End Page

467 / 472

Related Subject Headings

  • Psychiatry
  • 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
  • 11 Medical and Health Sciences