Civilian Lunatic Asylums During the First World War

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Focusing on the history of asylums during the First World War, this book delves into the experiences of civilian patients amidst wartime austerity and deprivation. It challenges prevailing narratives by providing a comprehensive account of London’s wartime asylums, emphasizing the impact of societal changes on psychiatric care. By examining four distinct asylums and their diverse patient populations, it reveals the experiences of 100,000 civilians institutionalized during the war, shedding light on healthcare decision-making in times of crisis.