George Beard

George Beard was an American neurologist and psychiatrist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for coining the term "neurasthenia," describing a condition of nervous exhaustion and fatigue believed to result from modern life stresses. Beard also studied the impact of technological and societal changes on mental health, highlighting how rapid progress could lead to anxiety and overstrain. His work helped shape early understandings of mental health issues related to industrialization and urbanization, emphasizing the importance of balancing mental well-being in a fast-changing world.