Kleista Apathetic Gebephrenia

Kleist Apathetic Hebephrenia: A disorder described by Kleist

Kleist Apathetic hebephrenia, also known as k. kleist, is a mental disorder that was first described by German neurologist and psychiatrist Karl Kleist in the late 19th century. The disorder was named after its researcher.

Kleista Apathetic Hebephrenia is characterized by an unusual combination of symptoms that include apathy, emotional flatness and cognitive impairment. People suffering from this disorder often experience a loss of interest in the world around them and show little response to external stimuli.

Kleist began to call apathetic hebephrynia one of the subtypes of schizophrenia, which manifests itself in speech impairment, loss of interests and indifference to what is happening. In patients with this pathology, a depressed state of mind and depressive states predominate. Speech disorders in patients are associated with dulling of emotions and the appearance of superficial jokes. However, patients retain emotional sensitivity and the ability to empathize with loved ones.