Smith, Grafton Elliot 1871-1937 creator Pear, T. H. (Tom Hatherley) 1886-1972 text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Shell Shock and its Lessons" by Grafton Elliot Smith and T. H. Pear is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book primarily discusses the condition known as "shell shock," a term used during World War I to describe a range of psychological disturbances resulting from the traumatic experiences of soldiers in combat. The authors aim to provide a comprehensive and accessible explanation of this condition, its symptoms, and its implications for mental health treatment in both military and civilian contexts. At the start of the text, the authors introduce their motivations for creating this work, highlighting the urgent need for clear explanations of shell shock amidst widespread public and medical misconceptions. They emphasize the complexity of the psychological effects of war, noting that many soldiers display a unique combination of mental health issues that require a nuanced approach to treatment. Smith and Pear advocate for a scientifically grounded understanding of mental trauma, proposing that the conditions experienced by soldiers have existed prior to the war and are exacerbated by the unprecedented psychological stresses of modern warfare. The introduction sets a tone of compassion and a call for reform in how society addresses mental health, particularly in light of the experiences of returning soldiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2025-02-19 Bob Taylor, Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: Manchester & London: Manchester at the University Press & Longmans, Green, & Co., 1917 World War, 1914-1918 -- Health aspects War neuroses Traumatic neuroses World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Mental health RC Manchester & London: Manchester at the University Press & Longmans, Green, & Co., 1917 17025982 https://archive.org/details/39002022350152.med.yale.edu/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75421 https://archive.org/details/39002022350152.med.yale.edu/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75421 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134738.0 75421