title: Nerves, but not mentally.
abstract: This report attempts to delineate the nature of "Nerves" using data collected from 101 Social Security Disability petitioners from Eastern Kentucky. Statistical analysis of Cornell Medical Index items reveals a relatively unique constellation of symptoms for individuals claiming disability primarily due to "Nerves" rather than somatic or mental causes. The report concludes that "Nerves" serves as a useful clinical label for a fairly consistent pattern of somatic and emotional complaints incorporating the distinctive Appalachian world view and life style.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007629:Kentucky; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*