Hebephrenic disorders are psychotic disorders that are characterized by inappropriate behavior and thinking disorders, in which there is a significant decrease in the level of social adaptation. One form of such disorder is Kleist's hebephria, which is characterized by decreased motivation and energy, as well as a lack of emotions. In this article we will look at the main aspects of Kleist's apathetic hebephrenia.
What are Kleist's hebephrenes? Hebephrenia is a mental disorder that involves disturbances in thinking and behavior, usually associated with episodes of complete lack of motivation and social maladjustment. Such disorders may manifest as depression, social dysfunction and aggression. Hebephrenic dementia is the most common form of hebephria. However, in some cases, hebephrenic syndrome can develop along with other mental disorders such as anxiety or depression.
One of the characteristics of hebephrenia is a complete lack of motivation. Patients have no interest in performing normal daily activities, and even the simplest tasks may be overwhelming or superficial. Moreover, patients with hebephrenia often refuse to perform roles and responsibilities associated with their professional activities or social relationships. Based on these symptoms, hebephric syndrome can sometimes lead to a deep developmental crisis between the employee and the school, which is long-term and often leads to educational failure and job loss. Often, disability also occurs due to the patient's attitude towards medical care, especially caused by indifference and denial of the symptoms of the disease.