Nerves at work: Mental health in the British Post Office in the 19th and early 20th centuries
Published online on August 01, 2026
Abstract
History of Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
The late 19th century witnessed a growing concern about the rising incidence of nervous disorders. Sociologists explained this with reference to the impacts of urbanisation, industrialisation and modernity. Medical practitioners identified psychological ...
The late 19th century witnessed a growing concern about the rising incidence of nervous disorders. Sociologists explained this with reference to the impacts of urbanisation, industrialisation and modernity. Medical practitioners identified psychological ...