Original Article

Precipitating Factors in Affective Disorders

Authors: JOHNNIE L. GALLEMORE JR., MD, WILLIAM P. WILSON, MD

Abstract

The authors present an interesting analysis of precipitating factors preceding the onset of affective disorders. They fall commonly into the realm of the loss of a significant person, bodily change, and financial or occupational change. Such factors could be identified in well over half the cases.

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