The validity of DSM-III axis IV (severity of psychosocial stressors)

M Zimmerman; B Pfohl; D Stangl; W Coryell

doi:10.1176/ajp.142.12.1437

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The validity of DSM-III axis IV (severity of psychosocial stressors)

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The validity of DSM-III axis IV (severity of psychosocial stressors)

M Zimmerman, B Pfohl, D Stangl and W Coryell

The American journal of psychiatry, Vol.142(12), pp.1437-1441

12/1985

DOI: 10.1176/ajp.142.12.1437

PMID: 4073307

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Abstract

One hundred thirty depressed inpatients were rated on DSM-III axis IV on the basis of information collected from a comprehensive life events interview. Axis IV scores were more highly correlated with undesirable than desirable events, with exits than entrances, and with time-limited than chronic events. Higher axis IV scores were associated with a lower rate of abnormal dexamethasone suppression test results, a higher morbid risk for alcoholism, a greater frequency of personality disorders, and a greater likelihood of attempted suicide during the index episode.

Dexamethasone

Manuals as Topic - standards

Humans

Life Change Events

Middle Aged

Depressive Disorder - diagnosis

Male

Psychometrics

Hospitalization

Alcoholism - diagnosis

Suicide, Attempted - psychology

Psychiatric Status Rating Scales

Adolescent

Adult

Female

Personality Disorders - psychology

Alcoholism - complications

Depressive Disorder - psychology

Hydrocortisone - blood

Personality Disorders - diagnosis

Alcoholism - psychology

Personality Disorders - complications

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Title: Subtitle: The validity of DSM-III axis IV (severity of psychosocial stressors)
Creators: M Zimmerman
B Pfohl
D Stangl
W Coryell
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The American journal of psychiatry, Vol.142(12), pp.1437-1441
Publisher: United States
DOI: 10.1176/ajp.142.12.1437
PMID: 4073307
ISSN: 0002-953X
eISSN: 1535-7228
Language: English
Date published: 12/1985
Academic Unit: Psychiatry
Record Identifier: 9984003993302771

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