Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Question 1

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Answer 1

A. A somatic symptom that affects function

B. One of:

1. Disproportionate persistent thoughts about the seriousness
2. Persistent high anxiety about health/symptoms
3. Excessive time/energy devoted to health/symptoms

C. Persistent (6 months)

Question 2

Illness Anxiety Disorder

Answer 2

A. Preoccupied with acquiring a serious illness

B. No/minimal symptoms

C. Anxiety about health

D. Repeated health checks or avoids doctors/hospitals

E. More than 6 months

Question 3

Conversion Disorder

Answer 3

A. Altered voluntary motor or sensory function

B. Incompatibility with a neurological or medical condition

Question 4

Factitious Disorder

Answer 4

A. Conscious presentation of self/other as ill

B. Evident even in the absence of obvious external rewards