Somatic symptom disorder is defined as mental health disorders that are characterized by prominent perceived somatic symptoms which result in distress and impairment to the individual. The Diagnostic ...

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) causes extreme anxiety about physical symptoms, which can disrupt your daily life. You can try ...

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New DSM-5 creates loose category for those who have disabling somatic symptoms. Feb. 27, 2013— -- Lori Chapo-Kroger was an active intensive care unit nurse, but after a series of mysterious ...

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental health condition that causes people to intently focus on their physical symptoms. This may cause distress or interfere with their daily activities. Other ...

About The Study: The findings of this cohort study suggest that sexual assault may increase the risk of developing functional somatic disorder (FSD), involving multiple body systems. Functional ...

WHETHER YOU HAVE pain related to an injury, chronic symptoms from an illness, or just feel tired all the time, it’s understandable to worry about your health and even experience anxiety over it. But ...

DSM 5's loosely defined Somatic Symptom Disorder is Szasz worst fear come true." Thank you Ms Chapman. I think Szasz' general critique of psychiatry was far too broad, but he certainly did hit the ...