How the Great War transformed our understanding of psychological trauma
In short: Beyond the technological leaps of World War I lies a medical revolution. This video explores how the experiences of stretcher bearers and the evolving diagnosis of 'war neurosis' reshaped psychiatry and the treatment of psychological injury.
The lecture examines the profound impact of World War I on medical science, specifically focusing on the role of stretcher bearers in this transformation. It also investigates the historical evolution of how doctors diagnosed and treated 'war neurosis,' a condition central to the era's psychiatric developments.
Presented by researcher Emily Mayhew and psychiatrists Louis and Marc-Antoine Crocq, the discussion highlights the shift in medical perspectives during the conflict.
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