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LP#3 Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

In-Depth: Understanding Dissociative DisordersDissociation is a common reaction to stressful or traumatic situations. Severe isolated traumas or repeated traumas can result in developing a dissociative disorder.

Somatoform DisordersThe somatoform disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders that cause unexplained physical symptoms. They include somatization disorder (involving multisystem physical symptoms), undifferentiated somatoform disorder (fewer symptoms than somatization disorder), conversion disorder (voluntary motor or sensory function symptoms), pain disorder (pain with strong psychological involvement), hypochondriasis (fear of having a life-threatening illness or condition), body dysmorphic disorder (preoccupation with a real or imagined physical defect), and somatoform disorder not otherwise specified (used when criteria are not dearly met for one of the other somatoform disorders). These disorders should be considered early in the evaluation of patients with unexplained symptoms to prevent unnecessary interventions and testing. Treatment success can be enhanced by discussing the possibility of a somatoform disorder with the patient early in the evaluation process, limiting unnecessary diagnostic and medical treatments, focusing on the management of the disorder rather than its cure, using appropriate medications and psychotherapy for comorbidities, maintaining a psychoeducational and collaborative relationship with patients, and referring patients to mental health professionals when appropriate.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Dissociative Disorders

https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-conditions/dissociative-disorders

Dissociative Amnesia - Psychiatric Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition

Dissociative Identity Disorder - Psychiatric Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition

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