Send us a Text Message.A clinical discussion exploring the historical and ongoing neglect of psychiatric issues among military personnel, highlighting the severe consequences of this neglect through various wars, including World War II, Vietnam

EP:8 Historical Use of Punishment to maintain Discipline Among the Ranks

18 days ago 53m 21s

Send us a Text Message.Some of the content in this episode may be disturbing to some of the listeners. Please be aware.In this raw and revealing episode, Mark Russell and Charles Figley tackle the harrowing subject of military mental health and

Ep:7 Cruel and Inhumane Handling

May 17th, 2024 51m 50s

Send us a Text Message.Join Mark and Charles as they explore the shadows of military history, uncovering the stark reality of psychiatric neglect in the armed forces. In this episode your hosts explore Chapter 3 of their book, "Cruel and Inhuma

EP:6 Coping with Mental Anguish and Untreated Psychological Injuries

May 3rd, 2024 1h 3m

Send us a Text Message.Mark Russell and Charles Figley unpack the complexities of psychiatric casualties, exploring the full scope of mental health crises and the systemic failures in addressing them. From cultural idioms of distress to the mis

EP:5 The Dark Side of Military Mental Health

Apr 18th, 2024 51m 37s

Send us a Text Message.In episode 5 Mark and Charles unravel the complex tapestry of war's psychological toll. They shed light on the broad spectrum of conditions that afflict service members beyond PTSD, including medically unexplained physica

EP:4 Evolution of Military Psychiatry

Apr 5th, 2024 57m 52s

Send us a Text Message.Join Dr. Mark Russell and Dr. Charles Figley as they navigate the complex history of military mental health, uncovering the silent suffering behind the heroism. Their conversation takes a critical look at the evolution of

EP:3 A War to Die For: Combat and Mental Health

Mar 22nd, 2024 54m 11s

Send us a Text Message.Join Mark and Charles on a journey through time as they trace the roots of military medicine back to Roman legions, navigating the delicate balance between maintaining an effective fighting force and providing essential m

EP:2 The Unseen Battle Scars of the Mind

Feb 29th, 2024 57m 21s

Send us a Text Message.War wounds are not always visible, and the battle scars of the mind can be as debilitating as any physical injury. Mark and Charles open up a long-overdue discussion on the unseen struggles of military mental health, trac

EP1: Meet Mark Russell and Charles Figley

Feb 23rd, 2024 55m 12s

Send us a Text Message.The psychological toll of war is vast, and the social costs of war’s psychiatric casualties extend even further. Yet military mental health care suffers from extensive waiting lists, organizational scandals, spikes in vet

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