Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (SSRDs)

This set of flashcards covers the key concepts and definitions related to Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, as outlined in the lecture notes.

Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)

Distressing physical symptoms with excessive health-related thoughts or behaviors.

Illness Anxiety Disorder (AD)

Fear of serious illness with minimal symptoms.

Conversion Disorder

Neurological symptoms incompatible with medical findings.

Factitious Disorder

Intentional symptom fabrication to assume a sick role, not for external gain.

Epidemiology of SSRDs

16% prevalence in general practice, more common in women, often comorbid with anxiety and depression.

Malingering

Fabrication of symptoms for external incentives, such as money, in contrast to Factitious Disorder.