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Summary Somatic Symptom/Dissociative Disorders (Definitions & DSM-5)
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Definitions and DSM-5 Criteria for Somatic Symptom/Dissociative Disorders.
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Somatic Symptom/Dissociative Disorders, matic Symptom Disorde
So r
Disorder involving extreme and
long-lasting focus on multiple
physical symptoms, for which no
medical cause is evident, associated
with distress and maladaptive use of
health care resources.
Diagnostic criteria for somatic symptom disorder (DSM-5)
A. One or more somatic symptoms that are distressing and/or result in significant
disruption of daily life.
B. Excessive thoughts, feelings and behaviours related to the somatic symptoms
or associated health concerns as manifested by at least one of the following:
1. Disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one's
symptoms.
2. High level of health-related anxiety.
3. Excessive time and energy devoted to these symptoms or health concerns.
C. Although any one symptom may not be continuously present, the state of being
symptomatic is persistent (typically more than six months).
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