William Claire Menninger

About

Physician who founded a center for treatment of behavioral disorders.

Before Fame

After finishing his studies, he joined his brother's medical practice, expanding it to include a sanitorium.

Trivia

He produced a new classification of mental disorders that were then adapted by the medical community at large.

Family Life

He and his brother launched the now famous Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas.

Associated With

Karl Menninger was his brother and collaborator in launching the mental health treatment center.