Life events and the onset of neurotic illness: an investigation in general practice.

摘要: New cases of neurotic illness identified during one month by each in turn eight general practitioners a London borough were investigated means standardized clinical and social interviews. When compared with matched control group consulting patients, the index was found to have experienced significantly more life events three months before onset illness. Events particularly associated unexpected crises failure achieve various goals. The distribution suggested that serious, threatening an important aetiological role; minor appear play small contributory part which may become critical when morbid risk is already high. problems method involved this type investigation are discussed.