When did psychology start?

Psychology began as a formal discipline in 1879 when Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory in Germany. Before this, ideas about the mind and behaviour were studied under philosophy and medicine. Over the 20th century, psychology expanded into clinical, developmental, educational, and social branches. In Australia, psychology became an officially recognised profession in the early 1900s and has since grown into an essential part of healthcare, education, and disability support. Today, Australian psychologists use both scientific research and therapeutic practice to help people of all ages. For modern, child-focused psychology services, book consultation now.