The significance of childhood neurosis for adult mental health: a follow-up study.

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  • Author(s): Waldron S Jr
  • Source:
    The American journal of psychiatry [Am J Psychiatry] 1976 May; Vol. 133 (5), pp. 532-8.
  • Publication Type:
    Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0370512 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0002-953X (Print) Linking ISSN: 0002953X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Psychiatry Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Arlington, VA : American Psychiatric Association
    • Subject Terms:
      Mental Health*; Adult ; Child ; Employment ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Interpersonal Relations ; Neurotic Disorders ; Personality Disorders/epidemiology ; Phobic Disorders/therapy ; Prognosis ; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales ; Schools
    • Abstract:
      The author compared the mental health of 42 young adults who had suffered from a neurosis in childhood with that of 20 control subjects. Various aspects of functioning were clinically assessed using the Current and Past Psychopathology Scales and the Health-Sickness Rating Scale. More than 75% of the former patients were at least mildly ill at follow-up, compared with only 15% of the control group. Intergroup differences in diagnoses and symptoms are described. The findings establish the fact that neurotic children require much more effective treatment than they have traditionally received in order to attain a good prognosis for adult mental health.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19760511 Date Completed: 19760706 Latest Revision: 20061115
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1176/ajp.133.5.532
    • Accession Number:
      1267057