[Comparison of the main diagnostic groups at a crisis intervention center]

With the present investigation of clients (admissions in 1980) of a psychiatric crisis intervention center we intended generally a description of the population and especially a characterization of the diagnostical group "psychogenic reaction" (ICD No. 309/308). That diagnostical group differs in many signs significantly from the group of alcohol and drug addicts (ICD No. 303/304). Differences to other diagnostical groups (like neurosis, personality disorders e.g., ICD-No. 300, 301, 306) we elaborated only for some factors. Predominantly we worked with a self-made open questionnaire and an objectivated test (FAPK = Questionnaire for psychosomatic disorders). As main conflict constellations of the patients we noticed personal and social isolation and relationship disorders. Our results in crisis provoking situations are in accordance with those of the life-event-research. The therapeutical consequences are discussed.