Sigmund Freud's Influence On Modern Psychology

In a time where the mentally ill were misunderstood and under examined, one theorist strived to answer questions about the behavior and the mental process of the human mind. This well-known theorist known as “father of psychiatry”, Sigmund Freud lived in an era of reform regarding the mentally ill. It wasn’t until the mid-1800s scientists provided important new understandings of how behavior can influence the brain and the nervous system. This influential period guided Freud’s ideas and theories about the human mind. The human mind is a challenging aspect to explain in a scientific and effective manner. Many early philosophers have attempted to explain this difficult science of the mind using logic and critical thinking. Yet, logic has limitations in its approach lacking scientific evidence, but rather relying on subjective evaluations. When discussing theorists Freud can be considered widely recognized for his research, evidence, addiction and drug use, in addition to, providing influential theories that still impact the world today even in the healthcare system.
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Freud’s contributions to the psychology field have led to advancements in understanding the connections between life experiences, and emotional influences on mental health. Freud suffered from depression relying on cocaine to alter his moods he was an addict, yet this did not stop him from becoming influential theorist. His impact can even be seen today in modern medical treatment as the focus of health care includes the mind body approach. Theorists play a vital role in the evolution of psychology taking difficult questions and proposing logical and scientific approaches attempting to provide rationalization to uncertainties about behavior and the mental