ABSTRACT

Born in Vienna in 1864, Bernard Hollander was a London-based psychiatrist. He is best known for being one of the main proponents of phrenology. This title, originally published in 1916, looks at ‘the numerous nervous illnesses of men, in which the mental factor plays a large part, and which are known as functional disorders, to distinguish them from organic diseases’. He looks at the role of psychotherapy as an emerging treatment for these disorders. There is also a companion volume which looks at the Nervous Disorders of Women.

chapter |18 pages

Mental Symptoms of Nervous Exhaustion

Loss of Mental Energy, Memory and Will Power. Fits of Depression

chapter |19 pages

Other Symptoms Common to Nervous Exhaustion

Loss of Mental Control. Obsessions and Morbid Fears

chapter |19 pages

Insomnia

chapter |15 pages

Nervous Dyspepsia

chapter |11 pages

Loss of Muscular Control

Nervous Tremors and Muscular Spasms

chapter |9 pages

Mental Instability

The Semi-Insane

chapter |22 pages

The Effects of Alcohol

The Drink and Drug Habits

chapter |20 pages

General Treatment of Nervous Disorders

Hygienic Physical Measures

chapter |16 pages

The Method of Applying “Suggestion” Treatment

Directions for Auto-Suggestion