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.