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Chapter 6 Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

An Overview of Somatoform Disorders. Soma Meaning BodyOverly preoccupied with health or body appearancePhysical complaints without a medical conditionTypes of DSM-IV Somatoform DisordersHypochondriasisSomatization disorderConversion disorderPain disorderBody dysmorphic disorder. Hypochondr

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Chapter 6 Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

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    1. Chapter 6 Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

    2. An Overview of Somatoform Disorders Soma – Meaning Body Overly preoccupied with health or body appearance Physical complaints without a medical condition Types of DSM-IV Somatoform Disorders Hypochondriasis Somatization disorder Conversion disorder Pain disorder Body dysmorphic disorder

    3. Hypochondriasis: An Overview Overview and Defining Features Severe anxiety – The possibility of having a disease Strong disease conviction Medical reassurance does not seem to help Facts and Statistics Good prevalence data are lacking Onset at any age Runs a chronic course

    4. Hypochondriasis: Causes and Treatment Causes Cognitive perceptual distortions Familial history of illness Treatment Challenge illness-related misinterpretations Provide more substantial and sensitive reassurance

    5. Figure 6.1 Integrative model of causes in hypochondriasis (based on Warwick & Salkovskis, 1990).

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