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 ...

Many suffer not only with mental symptoms of anxiety and other mental health conditions, but also physical symptoms, referred to as “somatic” (from the Greek root soma-, meaning “body”). The Body ...

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) causes extreme anxiety about physical symptoms, which can disrupt your daily life. You can try therapy and lifestyle changes to help manage SSD symptoms. For an SSD ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers investigated the prevalence and severity of somatic symptoms among children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic ...

Objective To examine relationship between pre-injury somatization and post-injury mental health on concussion recovery among adolescents. Design Retrospective chart review. Setting Multi-disciplinary ...

People on social media say a few minutes of fast, energetic movement — jumping, arm flailing, foot stomping — can release tension. Does it really work?

Somatic symptom disorder is a condition in which a person feels extreme anxiety about physical sensations, such as pain or fatigue. This preoccupation with physical symptoms causes significant ...