Somatic Symptom Disorder: Historical Process and Biopsychosocial Approach
Somatization is a concept in which the mind-body relationship is deeply felt. Biological, cognitive, psychodynamic and cultural factors contribute to its emergence. The definition of somatization as a symptom of a mental disorder, its etiopathogenesis, maintenance factors and treatment are multiface...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar |
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| Online Access: | https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1587268 |
| Summary: | Somatization is a concept in which the mind-body relationship is deeply felt. Biological, cognitive, psychodynamic and cultural
factors contribute to its emergence. The definition of somatization as a symptom of a mental disorder, its etiopathogenesis,
maintenance factors and treatment are multifaceted and complex. This is one of the most discussed mental disorders in the
historical process. It was included in the classification with the title of “Somatic Symptom Disorders and Related Disorders” with
the last edition of DSM. Somatic symptom disorder causes a decrease in the quality of life, loss of disability and high costs in
health services. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the symptoms of the disease in a biopsychosocial integrity.In this study, it
is aimed to summarize the historical process of somatic symptom disorder, to present its causes and basic treatment approach in
biopsychosocial integrity. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-0658 1309-0674 |