Clinical Correlates of Dissociative Tendencies in Male Soldiers with Conversion Disorder

From: The Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences | Date: January 1, 2007| Author: Can, Suat; Evren, Cuneyt | Copyright information

Abstract: Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship of dissociative tendencies (DT) with conversion subtype, alexithymia, severity of anxiety and depression symptoms in male soldiers with conversion disorder (CD). Methods: Fifty-five male soldiers, patients who met DSM-IV criteria for CD, were included in the study. Subjects were given Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I), Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (Ham-D), Hamilton An...

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