21.21 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Hysteria, April 1945
Scope and Contents
"This girl was seen several times at the OP Clinic. She complained of vomiting and abdominal pain - diagnosed as hysteric. She is a nurse but wanted to take up massage. Dr says she is very much better and is leading a rahter gay life at present, mixing with a lot of boyfriends. The family are incomers. The father had similar stomach symptoms onces when he had some disturbing news, otherwise OK. The mother, aged 50, is at present menopausal and has an hysterical temperament, but not so bad as patient's; has never been incapacitated. Home conditions very good, no overcrowding, 4 rooms at least. Well-to-do family."
Father: 21.48
Dates
- Other: April 1945
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Extent
4 Sheets
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
Repository Details
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