Psychiatric Casualties

Historical Use of Punishment to maintain Discipline Among the Ranks


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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 the cruel punishments historically used to maintain discipline within the ranks. As they dig into the third chapter of their book, 'Psychiatric Casualties,' they uncover the dark strategies employed by the military to handle psychiatric casualties—from corporal punishment to the caging of marines.


This episode is to acknowledge the full cost of war and the urgent need for compassion over cruelty. Listen in for an eye-opening discussion on the military's failure to communicate care for its own.


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For further insights and to join the conversation, reach out to Mark at [email protected]. Your engagement can help pave the way for a future where military mental health is no longer a silent battlefield.


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Psychiatric CasualtiesBy Dr. Mark Russell & Dr. Charles Figley