Soldiers Don't Go Mad

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Exploring the profound impact of World War I on mental health, the narrative centers on Second Lieutenant Wilfred Owen and poet Siegfried Sassoon at Craiglockhart War Hospital. Both men grapple with the trauma of war and support each other's artistic endeavors while undergoing treatment for shell shock. The book delves into their experiences and the therapeutic environment that fostered significant advancements in psychiatry and poetry. It highlights the historical roots of PTSD and the healing power of creativity in confronting the horrors of conflict.