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Dive into the historical understanding of mental health challenges faced by WWII veterans. How were these invisible struggles perceived by society and the medical community in an era before modern psychology?

Explore the historical context of mental health and war with key insights:
► The prevalent use of terms like 'combat fatigue' and 'war neurosis' often masked the true nature of veterans' psychological trauma.
► Societal expectations of stoicism and a limited scientific understanding contributed to the widespread stigma surrounding mental health issues.
► Veterans received inadequate long-term support due to the lack of comprehensive civilian care systems and a pressure to 'tough it out.'
► Discover the significant shift in diagnostic thinking that eventually led to the recognition of PTSD decades later.
► Understand how historical perceptions highlight the long journey societies have taken to support the invisible wounds of war.


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