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!
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Reply to Has PTSD due to trauma and/or violence affected humans for centuries or is this a more recent phenomenon? Have there always been long-term effects when an individual experiences trauma and/or violence? by shooflydont
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!