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Shell-shock and other neuropsychiatric problems

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The work assembles nearly six hundred clinical case histories drawn from wartime medical literature to document combat-related neuropsychiatric disorders. It presents concise case protocols illustrating varied symptom patterns, diagnostic dilemmas, malingering and simulation, therapeutic interventions, and treatment outcomes, and includes bibliographic references and introductory commentary. Sections juxtapose cases to illuminate contested diagnoses and to inform postwar rehabilitation and mental-hygiene efforts, aiming to provide clinicians and reconstruction workers with detailed clinical material for recognizing, classifying, and managing neuropsychiatric consequences of war.

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Elmer Ernest Southard

Elmer Ernest Southard was an American neurologist and psychiatrist known for his contributions to the understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders. His notable works include "Neurosyphilis," which explores the neurological implications of syphilis, and "Shell-shock and other neuropsychiatric problems," addressing the psychological effects of war. Southard's research played a significant role in the early 20th century, particularly in the context of mental health and its intersection with physical conditions. His insights into the complexities of the human mind and nervous system continue to resonate in the fields of neurology and psychiatry.

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