Alexander H. Leighton
Alexander H. Leighton
Alexander H. Leighton (pronunciation: Al-ex-an-der H. Lay-ton) is a renowned psychiatrist and sociologist, best known for his extensive research in the field of mental health and community health.
Etymology
The name 'Alexander' is of Greek origin, meaning 'defender of men'. The middle initial 'H' stands for 'Hamilton', a common Scottish surname. 'Leighton' is an English surname, derived from Old English 'leac tun', meaning 'leek garden'.
Biography
Alexander H. Leighton was born on October 20, 1908, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and later pursued his interest in sociology at London School of Economics.
Career
Leighton's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the fields of psychiatry and sociology. He is best known for his work on the Stirling County Study, one of the longest-running studies on mental health in a community setting. His research has greatly influenced our understanding of mental illness and its impact on community health.
Related Terms
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Sociology: The study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture.
- Mental Health: A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
- Community Health: The health status of a defined group of people and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alexander H. Leighton
- Wikipedia's article - Alexander H. Leighton
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