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Table 3 Baseline comorbidity profiles for PAS clients (N =1747)

From: Ten-year audit of clients presenting to a specialised service for young people experiencing or at increased risk for psychosis

Comorbid condition (%)

Overall (Excluding E: Uncertain group)

A: Existing psychosis

B: Recent psychosis

C:Ultra High Risk (UHR) group

D: Non-psychosis MH disorders

Statistical comparison (Groups A to D)

(N =1747)

(N =289)

(N =395)

(N =191)

(N =872)

Depression

43.8

36.7

49.6

62.3

39.4

χ2 (3) =44.7**

Anxiety

25.1

21.5

34.2

42.9

18.3

χ2 (3) =72.7**

Substance misuse

26.5

52.9

37.0

6.8

17.3

χ2 (3) =201.7**

Personality disorder

17.1

16.6

16.2

20.9

16.7

χ2 (3) =2.3

Other MH problems^

67.3

68.9

55.7

67.5

72.0

χ2 (3) =33.3**

Psychosocial issues

40.4

70.2

39.2

41.9

30.7

χ2 (3) =141.1**

Physical disorders

14.0

37.7

13.2

6.3

8.3

χ2 (3) =168.3**

Other Non-MH problems

15.1

25.6

14.2

7.3

13.8

χ2 (3) =35.3**

  1. Note: ^Within this category, the proportionate breakdown of conditions was: 70.1% attentional problems, 8.9% service related problems, 6.2% adjustment disorders, 5.6% childhood disorders, 1.6% intellectual disability, and 7.6% other problems (other behavioural and MH disorders, cognitive related problems, neurological disorders). Statistical significance: *p <0.01, **p <0.001.