An Enquiry into Prognosis in the Neurosis

Originally published in 1936, this book presents a detailed analysis of various types of neurosis and their treatment.

T. A. Ross (Author)

9781107455887, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 January 2015

206 pages
21.7 x 13.9 x 1.8 cm, 0.35 kg

Originally published in 1936, this book presents a detailed analysis of various types of neurosis and their treatment. The text was based on the histories of approximately 1,200 patients, all of whom were observed by the author in the Cassel Hospital for Functional Nervous Disorders at Swaylands, Kent. Numerous tables of case histories are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in mental health and the history of psychology.

Preface
1. Preliminary
2. The environmental factors
3. Foundations of prognosis in the neuroses
4. Feasibility of treatment
5. The kinds of treatment necessary
6. Reports from patients
7. Positive indications for short treatments
8. Some cases where a longer course was essential
9. Table of results
10. Special groups
11. Prognosis in the obsessional-compulsive neuroses
12. Prognosis with regard to suicide
13. Prognosis as regards becoming insane
14. Prognosis of alcoholism
Tables and case histories
Index.

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]