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Screening for psychosis in the general population with a self-report interview
W W Eaton1, A Romanoski, J C Anthony
1Department of Mental Hygiene, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205.
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Self-report surveys can effectively screen for psychosis. This study validated a self-report method against psychiatric evaluations in a large sample, demonstrating its utility in mental health screening.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Research
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Psychosis presents a significant public health challenge.
- Accurate and accessible screening methods are crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of self-report screening for psychosis.
- To compare self-report data with clinical psychiatric assessments.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Eastern Baltimore Mental Health Survey (n=810).
- Administered the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (self-report).
- Followed up with psychiatric clinical evaluations.
Main Results:
- A specific pattern of self-report responses moderately screened for psychosis.
- Self-report screening showed reasonable concordance with psychiatric diagnoses.
Conclusions:
- Self-report instruments can serve as a viable tool for psychosis screening.
- This approach may facilitate broader mental health assessments in community settings.