Somatic Symptom and Obsessive-compulsive Related Disorders ppt

A mental health condition with chronic physical symptoms, excessive thoughts/emotions/behaviors related to those symptoms, and no identifiable medical cause.

A problem that persists over a long time. In somatic symptom disorder, the symptoms are present and disruptive over a prolonged period.

The study of the distribution and patterns of somatic symptom disorder in populations.

A strategy used to deal with stress or difficult emotions. In somatic symptom disorder, physical symptoms may serve as this.

The root of the somatic symptoms cannot be attributed to a known physical disease or condition.

Symptoms affecting multiple body systems in somatic symptom disorder.

The diagnostic criteria for Somatic Symptom Disorder outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition.

In somatic symptom disorder, laboratory tests, imaging, and psychological tests are typically unhelpful in diagnosis.

A psychiatric condition causing excessive fear of serious illness, with or without mild somatic symptoms. Focus is on the perceived illness, not the symptom itself.

Physical symptoms or complaints that cause emotional distress or problems functioning; in Illness Anxiety Disorder, the symptoms themselves are not the main problem, but rather the perceived meaning or seriousness.

Actions taken by someone with Illness Anxiety Disorder to check their health, such as frequent doctor visits or excessive health information seeking.

6 months of persistent worry about illness; symptoms must be mild, or nonexistent. Excessive concern in relation to severity if a medical condition is present.

Psychotherapy is the main treatment, but medications can be used for co-occurring conditions or symptoms, and symptom management. The focus is on reducing symptoms and managing medical costs.

A mental health condition causing excessive fear of serious illness, often with mild or no somatic symptoms.

Physical symptoms present in illness anxiety disorder, but not the main concern, usually mild in intensity.

Persistent worry about illness lasting at least six months, even if no substantial physical evidence exists.

Diagnosing illness anxiety disorder requires excessive worry related to illness, for a duration of at least six months, and with symptom intensity often being mild or negligible. Excessive worry is crucial component in the face of a current medical condition or high risk of illness.

Psychotherapy is the primary treatment, while medication use is reserved for managing symptoms, often related to co-occurring conditions.

A mental health condition causing persistent physical symptoms, along with excessive worry and related behaviors, without a clear medical cause.

The study of how common Somatic symptom disorder is in a population. It is usually seen earlier than 30 years old, impacting 5-7% of the population.

The condition shows physical symptoms, but doctors cannot find a physical illness to explain them.

A standardized set of rules to diagnose Somatic Symptom Disorder.

Symptoms of somatic symptom disorder involving multiple body areas.

Medical tests like blood work or imaging don't typically provide a diagnosis for Somatic Symptom Disorder.

Using physical symptoms to deal with emotional distress (in this disorder).

A problem that persists over a long period (in somatic symptom disorder).