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1. Somatic Symp- A. 1 or more somatic symptoms that are distressing or cause significant disruption
tom Disor- of daily life
der (Hypochon- B. Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors r/t somatic symptoms or health
driasis) Diagnos- concerns manifested by at least 1 of the following:
tic criteria 1. Disproportionate & persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one's symp-
toms
2. Persistently high anxiety about health or symptoms
3. Excessive time or energy devoted to symptoms or health concerns
C. State of being symptomatic is persistent (more than 6 months)
2. Somatic Symp- Nonpsych medical conditions that show symptoms that are not easily diagnosed
tom Disor- such as AIDS, endocrinopathies, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, degener-
der (Hypochon- ative diseases of the nervous system, systemic lupus erythematosus, and occult
driasis) Com- neoplastic disorders
mon differentials
and assessment
strategies
3. Somatic Symp- A. Men & women equally affected
tom Disor- B. More common in black people than white people
der (Hypochon-
driasis) Epidemi-
ology
4. Somatic Symp- A. Can occur at any age, but most commonly appears in people between age 20
tom Disor- to 30
der (Hypochon- B. Usually episodic - episodes last from months to years separated by equally long
driasis) Onset, periods of dormancy
progression
5. Somatic Symp- A. Believe they have a serious disease that has not yet been detected and cannot
tom Disor- be persuaded otherwise
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der (Hypochon- B. Can present as pain, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, fainting, etc.
driasis) Gener- C. Depressive and anxiety symptoms commonly accompany somatic symptoms
al presentations
and features of
this diagnostic
group
6. Somatic Symp- A. Most will not agree to treatment because they do not believe they have a
tom Disor- psychiatric problem
der (Hypochon- B. Psychotherapy
driasis) Treat- C. Pharmacotherapy only works if they have an underlying condition such as anxiety
ment or depressive disorder
7. Illness Anxiety A. Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness
Disorder Diag- B. Somatic symptoms are not present or if they are, they are only mild in intensity.
nostic criteria If there is a medical condition or high risk for developing a medical condition,
preoccupation is excessive and disproportionate
C. High level of anxiety about health and easily alarmed about health status
D. Performs excessive health-related behaviors (ie. repeatedly checks body for
signs of illness) or exhibits maladaptive avoidance (ie. avoiding doctors appts or
hospitals)
E. Present for at least 6 months
F. Not better explained by another mental disorder (ie. somatic symptom disorder,
panic disorder, generalized disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, OCD, delusional
disorder - somatic type)
8. Illness Anxiety A. Same as Somatic Symptom Disorder
Disorder Com- B. Psych differentials include the following disorders: somatic symptom, adjust-
mon differentials ment, conversion, body dysmorphic, mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality
and assessment
strategies
9.
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Illness Anxiety A. Can occur at any age - no specific age of onset
Disorder Onset, B. Typically chronic
progression
10. Illness Anxiety A. Few to no somatic symptoms but person is primarily concerned that they are ill
Disorder Gener- B. Can have a medical illness, but anxiety is out of proportion for the medical
al presentations diagnosis and they assume the worst possible outcome
and features of C. Often there is an obsessive quality to person's fear
this diagnostic
group
11. Illness Anxiety A. Most will not agree to treatment because they do not believe they have a
Disorder Treat- psychiatric problem
ment B. Psychotherapy
C. Pharmacotherapy to treat anxiety
12. Conversion Dis- A. 1 or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function
order Diagnostic B. Clinical findings provide evidence of incompatibility between the symptom and
criteria recognized neurological or medical conditions
C. Symptom or deficit not better explained by another medical or mental disorder
D. Symptom or deficit cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupa-
tional, or other areas of functioning or warrants medical evaluation
13. Conversion Dis- Any and all diagnoses that can cause the symptoms the patient is experiencing
order Com- must be considered
mon differentials
and assessment
strategies
14. Conversion Dis- A. Is the most common somatoform disorder
order Epidemiol- B. More common in females
ogy C. More common on left side than right side of the body in women
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1. Somatic Symp- A. 1 or more somatic symptoms that are distressing or cause significant disruption
tom Disor- of daily life
der (Hypochon- B. Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors r/t somatic symptoms or health
driasis) Diagnos- concerns manifested by at least 1 of the following:
tic criteria 1. Disproportionate & persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one's symp-
toms
2. Persistently high anxiety about health or symptoms
3. Excessive time or energy devoted to symptoms or health concerns
C. State of being symptomatic is persistent (more than 6 months)
2. Somatic Symp- Nonpsych medical conditions that show symptoms that are not easily diagnosed
tom Disor- such as AIDS, endocrinopathies, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, degener-
der (Hypochon- ative diseases of the nervous system, systemic lupus erythematosus, and occult
driasis) Com- neoplastic disorders
mon differentials
and assessment
strategies
3. Somatic Symp- A. Men & women equally affected
tom Disor- B. More common in black people than white people
der (Hypochon-
driasis) Epidemi-
ology
4. Somatic Symp- A. Can occur at any age, but most commonly appears in people between age 20
tom Disor- to 30
der (Hypochon- B. Usually episodic - episodes last from months to years separated by equally long
driasis) Onset, periods of dormancy
progression
5. Somatic Symp- A. Believe they have a serious disease that has not yet been detected and cannot
tom Disor- be persuaded otherwise
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der (Hypochon- B. Can present as pain, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, fainting, etc.
driasis) Gener- C. Depressive and anxiety symptoms commonly accompany somatic symptoms
al presentations
and features of
this diagnostic
group
6. Somatic Symp- A. Most will not agree to treatment because they do not believe they have a
tom Disor- psychiatric problem
der (Hypochon- B. Psychotherapy
driasis) Treat- C. Pharmacotherapy only works if they have an underlying condition such as anxiety
ment or depressive disorder
7. Illness Anxiety A. Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness
Disorder Diag- B. Somatic symptoms are not present or if they are, they are only mild in intensity.
nostic criteria If there is a medical condition or high risk for developing a medical condition,
preoccupation is excessive and disproportionate
C. High level of anxiety about health and easily alarmed about health status
D. Performs excessive health-related behaviors (ie. repeatedly checks body for
signs of illness) or exhibits maladaptive avoidance (ie. avoiding doctors appts or
hospitals)
E. Present for at least 6 months
F. Not better explained by another mental disorder (ie. somatic symptom disorder,
panic disorder, generalized disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, OCD, delusional
disorder - somatic type)
8. Illness Anxiety A. Same as Somatic Symptom Disorder
Disorder Com- B. Psych differentials include the following disorders: somatic symptom, adjust-
mon differentials ment, conversion, body dysmorphic, mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality
and assessment
strategies
9.
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Illness Anxiety A. Can occur at any age - no specific age of onset
Disorder Onset, B. Typically chronic
progression
10. Illness Anxiety A. Few to no somatic symptoms but person is primarily concerned that they are ill
Disorder Gener- B. Can have a medical illness, but anxiety is out of proportion for the medical
al presentations diagnosis and they assume the worst possible outcome
and features of C. Often there is an obsessive quality to person's fear
this diagnostic
group
11. Illness Anxiety A. Most will not agree to treatment because they do not believe they have a
Disorder Treat- psychiatric problem
ment B. Psychotherapy
C. Pharmacotherapy to treat anxiety
12. Conversion Dis- A. 1 or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function
order Diagnostic B. Clinical findings provide evidence of incompatibility between the symptom and
criteria recognized neurological or medical conditions
C. Symptom or deficit not better explained by another medical or mental disorder
D. Symptom or deficit cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupa-
tional, or other areas of functioning or warrants medical evaluation
13. Conversion Dis- Any and all diagnoses that can cause the symptoms the patient is experiencing
order Com- must be considered
mon differentials
and assessment
strategies
14. Conversion Dis- A. Is the most common somatoform disorder
order Epidemiol- B. More common in females
ogy C. More common on left side than right side of the body in women
