Somatoform Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is a somatoform disorder?
A
tendency to experience mental states in physical symptoms or altered body functions
2
Q
What is the process?
A
perception of the illness
attribution of why the illness is occurring
Concern of worry about having the illness
Seeking out medical assistance
This is un unconscious process
3
Q
Presentations
A
Fainting Menstrual problems Headache Abdominal pain insomnia joint of limb pain back pain
4
Q
Assessment
A
Make sure the patient feels understood
Assess and evaluate psychical pathology
Broaden the agenda and make the link
5
Q
Treatment
A
Cognitive Behavioural therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Family supportive counselling
Medication
6
Q
Hypochondriasis
A
Illness-stress-anxiety disorder, disease phobia, disease conviction - do not label the person!
7
Q
Types of somatoform disorders?
A
pain disorder
hypochondriasis
conversion disorder
