Introduction

Scope and Material

Classification

Clinical Syndromes

Free-floating Anxiety States

a)Severe

b)Mild

Somatic Regressions

Psychosomatic Visceral Disturbances

Conversion States

Depressed States

Concussion States

Exhaustion States

Psychotic States

Malingering

Summary

Psychiatric Problems in the Air Forces

a)Ground Personnel

b)Flying Personnel

Flying Fatigue

Clinical Syndromes

Summary

Etiology

Constitutional Factors

Previous Neurotic Trends

Sociological Factors

Physical States

Psychological Factors

Prognosis

Treatment

a)General Goals

b)Prophylaxis

c)Active Psychiatric Treatment

1．In Forward Areas

2．At Base Areas

Narcosynthesis

Psychotherapy

Convulsive Shock Therapy

Continuous Sleep Treatment

General Convalescent Care

Occupational Therapy

Group Therapy

Other Methods

3．At Rear Areas

Results of Treatment

Psychodynamics

Factors Augmenting Anxiety

Factors Protective Against Anxiety

Conditions Breaking Down Capacity for Handling Anxiety

Dynamic Struggles of Ego with Anxiety

Psychobiological Mechanisms

Dynamic Source of Various Symptoms of the War Neuroses

Dynamic Effect of Narcosynthesis and Psychotherapy

The Reconstructed Ego and its Viscissitudes

Summary