Psychopathology

/ˌsaɪ.koʊ.pəˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/ noun

Definition

The scientific study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, causes, course, and treatment.

Etymology

From Greek 'psyche' (soul, mind) + 'pathos' (suffering) + 'logos' (study). Term emerged in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Psychopathology is the science of understanding what goes wrong in the mind — not to judge, but to help, heal, and prevent suffering.

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