Tag: Somatic Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) is a mental health condition that involves bodily symptoms, such as pain and fatigue. However, the symptoms are often not...

There are two different types of Factitious Disorders in the mental health sector. Both are classed as a Somatic Disorder. The two conditions are Factitious...

One of the most complex mental health conditions of all is Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy). This is a severe condition...

All of the various Somatic Disorders can cause confusion for health professionals. These conditions involve emotional pain being expressed as physical symptoms - breaking...

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another is a mental health disorder that is characterised by a person acting as if someone in their care has...

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self is a mental health condition which involves a person acting as if they have a physical or mental illness. Factitious...

Conversion Disorder (also known as Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder) is a mental health condition that involves physical symptoms developing – with the symptoms resembling...

Illness Anxiety Disorder is a mental health condition that is characterised by an individual excessively worrying about having a serious illness. There are various...

Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical Conditions is a condition that is diagnosed when an individual’s behaviour or attitude has a negative impact on a...

Somatic Disorders have the potential to be difficult conditions to live with. They often cause functional impairment and can impact several areas of life....