"When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds that were not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD."
"For his new book, "The Wounded Generation," historian David Nasaw researched the experiences of WWII veterans - from suffering survivor's guilt, to receiving electro-shock therapy treatments - that give insights into the emotional traumas facing veterans of all wars."
Many World War II veterans returned with psychic wounds that were not recognized as post-traumatic stress disorder at the time. These veterans experienced survivor's guilt, depression, flashbacks, and social isolation. Mental health care often failed them, with some receiving electroconvulsive therapy and other harsh treatments. Social expectations of stoicism and rapid reintegration suppressed acknowledgment and treatment of psychological injury. Families and communities carried the consequences of veterans' unseen trauma across decades. Recognition of these experiences provides lessons about diagnosis, compassionate care, and long-term support for veterans of all conflicts.
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