A Century of Misunderstanding: The History of the Development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Understanding in the United States Military

Abstract

This thesis examines the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) understanding within the United States Military. The study follows the progression of PTSD from its roots as the concept of WWI shell-shock, through WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and finally the Global War on Terror (GWOT) to its current definition. Additionally, this study examines the impact of the home-front environment to which servicemen and women return to after combat, the development of treatment for servicemen and women suffering from PTSD, and the treatment methods unique to WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the GWOT eras. In short, the research highlights the development of the disorder, its historical impact on servicemen and women, and its development over a period of nearly a century. More to the point, the study aims to provide a historical context for PTSD, and to help show the improvements in its understanding and management throughout the

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 12, 2015
Accession Number
ADA624105

Entities

People

  • Charles S. Lawrence

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Combat Injuries
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Disorders
  • Military History
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychiatry
  • Recreation
  • Second World War
  • Therapy
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.