truthlieswork t1_iv4skpz wrote
PTSD and other psychological disorders have been around for millennia. As long as humans have! Our classification of it is more modern - the first glossary of descriptions of disorders was published in the 1950s.
And as for long-term effects, humans used to live to an average age of 35. By 1900 this was up to 46. Now it’s 70-75. So I guess it depends on your definition of long term in the ‘has there always been’ question.
Hooray for medical science, and why mental health requires so much more research and investment! Psychologically, we can evolve quick enough!
JonasNinetyNine t1_iv54hbu wrote
>And as for long-term effects, humans used to live to an average age of 35. By 1900 this was up to 46. Now it’s 70-75.
I totally think most of what you wrote is true, but those numbers are mostly due to high infant mortality
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