Aristotle to Bush, A quick history of some of the people who shaped

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Birth of Acadamia

Aristotle and Plato invent acadamia and set the course for learing
Jan 22, 1247

Bedlam opens

Bethlahem Royal Hospital opens in London and quickly gains the name Bedlam. It was the worlds first psychological hospital to open.
Jan 22, 1649

I think therefore I am _

Discourse on Method is written by French philosopher Rene Descartes who is known for the qoute "I think therefore I am"
Jan 22, 1858

Wilhelm Wundt

Wilhelm Wundt founds the first experimental psychology lab in Leipzig, Germany. The event is considered the starting point of psychology as a separate science.
Jan 22, 1892

APA forms with 34 members

1892 --G. Stanley Hall forms the American Psychological Association (APA), which initially has just 42 members.
Jan 22, 1906

The journal of Abnormal Psychology is formed.

Morton Prince founds the Journal of Abnormal Psychology.
Jan 22, 1954

Mazlow produces the Hiarchy of Needs

Maslow prduces his Motivation and Personality in which he describes the basic hiarchy of human behavior. He also founded Humanistic Psychology.
Jan 22, 1968

DSM II is published outlineing test and medications to combat abnormal psychology patients.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Jan 22, 2012

Frued publishes his Interpetation of dreams.

Freud publishes Interpetation of Dreams.
Jan 22, 2012

President Bush signs legislation

The push for mental health parity gets the attention of the White House as President George W. Bush promotes legislation that would guarantee comprehensive mental health coverage.