Predictors of later schizophrenia and affective psychosis among attendees at a child psychiatry department

Compares childhood psychological antecedents of adult schizophrenia and affective psychosis. Found that abnormal suspiciousness or sensitivity and relationship difficulties with peers are associated with later schizophrenia. In contrast, affective psychosis is associated with childhood hysterical symptoms and disturbances in eating. (Original abstract - amended)