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For over a century, military conflicts have left behind an invisible epidemic that shatters the minds of soldiers. From the trenches of World War I to the battlefields of modern-day Afghanistan, a mysterious condition has plagued veterans, going by many names: shell shock, combat stress, and eventually, PTSD. We explore how this psychological wound was first discovered on an unprecedented scale, dismissed as cowardice, and how a century of war has brought us no closer to a lasting solution. Through powerful stories from veterans of different generations, we trace the heartbreaking history of a mental health crisis that has been ignored, forgotten, and misunderstood for too long. We hear from the soldiers who lived through it, the families who stood by them, and the experts fighting to finally give them the care they deserve. This is the human story behind the lasting trauma of war. This is the programme 'War's Secret Shame: Shell Shock'. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
