Citation

Arenz D. Verhaltenstherapie 1995; 5(3): 149-153.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Karger Publishers)

DOI

10.1159/000258927

PMID

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Abstract

Based on a discussion between changes of values and psychic insecurity and prevalence of mental disorders in Eastern Germany. 41 semi-in-patients of the Psychiatric Clinic in Halle were examined. The patients gave a self-assessment, and injuries to health as a result of the political change were assumed in a different manner. Between 82% of 'neurotic' patients and 25% of 'borderline' patients supposed a linkage between their injuries and the political change. Besides an analysis of topical suicidal b¿haiour in Eastern Germany in consideration of the change is given. © 1995 S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg.

Language: de

Keywords

Suicide; Insecurity; Change of values; Eastern Germany; Prevalence of mental disorders