E. Fuller Torrey
E. Fuller Torrey
E. Fuller Torrey (pronounced: Ee Full-er Tor-ee) is a renowned American psychiatrist and schizophrenia researcher. He is the founder of the Treatment Advocacy Center and the associate director of research at the Stanley Medical Research Institute.
Etymology
The name "E. Fuller Torrey" is of English origin. "Fuller" is an occupational surname referring to someone who fulls cloth, i.e., gathers and pleats it. "Torrey" is a locational surname from any of the various places in England named Torr or Torre.
Biography
E. Fuller Torrey was born on September 6, 1937, in Utica, New York. He completed his undergraduate studies at Princeton University and received his MD from the McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He has dedicated his career to studying and treating mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Contributions to Psychiatry
Torrey is best known for his research on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He has written numerous books and articles on these subjects, including "Surviving Schizophrenia" and "The Insanity Offense". His work has significantly contributed to our understanding of these disorders and has influenced treatment approaches worldwide.
Related Terms
- Schizophrenia: A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
- Bipolar disorder: A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
- Treatment Advocacy Center: A national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illnesses.
- Stanley Medical Research Institute: A nonprofit organization supporting research into the causes of, and treatments for, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on E. Fuller Torrey
- Wikipedia's article - E. Fuller Torrey
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