Health Anxiety, and Illness Related Psychological Distress | Somatic Symptom Disorders | DSM 5 TR
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The content segments discuss various aspects of somatic symptom disorders, including their diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and co-occurring issues. Somatic symptom disorders are characterized by physical symptoms that cause significant distress and excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to these symptoms. The DSM 5 TR revised the diagnostic criteria to make it easier for clinicians to apply, emphasizing that a lack of physiological findings alone is not sufficient for a mental disorder diagnosis. Risk factors for somatic symptom disorders include genetic and biological vulnerabilities, trauma, reinforcement of the sick role, and cultural expectations. The content also highlights specific conditions that can be diagnosed within the category of somatic symptom disorders, such as Sclerotachycardia and menopause. It discusses the stigma and dismissal often faced by individuals with somatic symptom disorders, as well as the impact of the internet on self-diagnosis and self-treatment. The content emphasizes the importance of taking people's perceptions of their physical symptoms seriously and recognizing the cultural influences on symptom reporting. It also explores the comorbidity of somatic symptom disorders with mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, and sexual dysfunction. Overall, the content provides insights into the complexities and challenges associated with somatic symptom disorders and emphasizes the need for appropriate support and understanding.
The content segments discuss various aspects of somatic symptom disorders, including their diagnosti