4.1 Summary
The current study examined a 6-year dataset of clinical histories taken
as part of intake assessments in an early intervention in psychosis
service to identify reported trauma-exposure, characterise the reported
traumas, and examine clinical correlates. The study hypothesised that
there would be a low rate of trauma recording, in line with the findings
of Neill and Read (2022).
In contrast to the hypothesis, the current study found a high rate of
recorded trauma within case histories. This was most frequently a
“permanent/ significant separation from someone close ” or a
“sudden change in circumstances ”. This most commonly occurred
in childhood. The regression analyses found no significant relationship
between reported trauma-exposure and psychotic symptoms. However, a
significant relationship was found between stressful life events
(interpersonal stressors) and SAPS scores, and stressful life events
(work-related stress) and SANS scores.