Arms and the Mind: Heraldry & Healing in the First World War Synopsis
Dr Beverly Bergman OBE
Told through the stories of Lady Clementine Waring, who was awarded a CBE for her war work, and some of the officer patients themselves, this talk will explore how a unique collection of heraldic shields found at a former convalescent home for wounded officers in the Scottish Borders revealed a novel treatment for mental health trauma in the First World War. Follow-up after the War shows that many recovered well from their experiences and went on to lead successful lives. The talk will be illustrated with personal photographs and recollections, as well as the shields themselves, and some surprising discoveries!
The Trades Hall of Glasgow85 Glassford Street
Glasgow
G1 1UH
31/08/2022 5:30 pm Registration, 6 pm Lecture Commences, 7 - 8 pm Drink and Canapé Reception
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Professor Beverly Bergman is head of the Scottish Veterans Health Research Group, part of the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow, where she carries out research into the long-term health of military veterans. A public health physician and former Army general practitioner by background, she has worked as far afield as Germany, Hong Kong, Cyprus and Belize. Her last military appointment was as Military Medical Liaison Officer to the Scottish Government. She has a long-standing interest in the history of military medicine. She is a member of the Heraldry Society of Scotland, where she has served on the Committee since 2011, being appointed Chairman in 2017. She is also a past Deacon of the Incorporation of Cordiners in Glasgow, a member of Council of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts (Science, Technology and Innovation), and a former member of Council of the Edinburgh Geological Society, where she was Honorary Secretary from 2012 to 2017.