Term ID: T4364

Premorbid Functioning

/premorbid-functioning/
An individual's level of psychological, social, and occupational functioning before the onset of mental illness or disorder.
Example: Assessing how well someone functioned in work, relationships, and daily activities before developing schizophrenia or depression.

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Reference: Cannon-Spoor et al. (1982)