Edgar Jones

Professor in the History of Medicine & Psychiatry, King's College London

Edgar Jones is professor in the history of medicine and psychiatry at King’s College London. He has studied the psychological effects of modern war and conflict, exploring how people cope during periods of intense stress and the impact of traumatic experiences on their wellbeing.

Written by Edgar Jones

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From wars to pandemics, people in crisis need to feel connected

Resilience is not a given: from terrorist attacks to pandemics, crisis management must include our need for connection

by Edgar Jones