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West Ham 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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from more intensive treatment, he refers it to the Child
Guidance Clinic.
A certain number of patients suffering from the neuroses
have been treated psychologically and have derived much benefit
from continued weekly psychological interviews.
Five patients have discontinued attendance due to their
removal to other parts of the country.
At the end of the present year, the clinic is in a healthy
condition and we anticipate an increase in numbers and
attendances in the coming year.
Below is a summary of the cases dealt with.
TYPES OF MENTAL ILLNESS
(a) Adults—
Psychoses
Schizophrenia 16
Paranoia 2
Cyclothymia 16
Cerebral Arteriopathy 7
Epilepsy 3
Confusional States 1
Psychoneuroses
Anxiety States 10
Compulsive Obsessional 2
Hysteria 2
(b) Children—
Anxiety States 2
Congenital mental defect 4
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