Contents Introduction         3 History         3 Classification         3 Treatment         4 Influence on literature         4 Influence on fine arts         6 Influence on music         7 Influence on cinematography         7 Conclusion         8 Introduction Term psychiatry derived from Greek meaning ?mind healing? (psyche- soul, mind & iateria- healing). Although mentioned already in the Ancient Egypt, until the 18th century mental illness or disorder was considered as a demonic possession. Yet, it gradually came to be considered a sickness that requires treatment. Nowadays it is a branch of medicine that …showed first 75 words of 2218 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2218 total…as science and yet it affects culture so much. We face it every day of our lives. For, as Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge". Sources Egl?tis, Imants- PSYCHIATRY- Zvaigzne- Riga- 1974- 324 pages Encyclopaedia Britannica CD- Microsoft- 1999 Gosselink, Laura- Creativity and Irrational Forces: Eccentric Artists and Mad Scientists- 1999 Mascord, Steve- From Despair To Here (Unedited)- 2001 www.chairpage.com www.diena.lv www.girlinterrupted.com www.m-w.com www.pendulum.org