Auteur : Dimsdale, Joel E. 1947-

Maison d'édition : American Psychiatric Association

Date de publication : 2009

Collation : xxvii, 178 p. : ill.

ISBN : 9780890423424

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Epidemiology of the association between somatoform disorders and anxiety and depressive disorders -- 2. The association or otherwise of the functional somatic syndromes -- 3. Cultural models and somatic syndromes -- 4. Influence of cultural and social factors on the epidemiology of idiopathic somatic complaints and syndromes -- 5. Are somatoform disorders changing with time? -- 6. A biological substrate for somatoform disorders -- 7. Somatoform and substance use disorders -- 8. Stability of somatoform symptoms -- 9. What is the evidence for the efficacy of treatments for somatoform disorders? -- 10. Are treatments for common mental disorders also effective for functional symptoms and disorder? -- 11. Efficacy of treatment for somatoform disorders -- 12. The evidence for treatments for somatoform disorders

Résumé : Sometimes described as the nemesis of the primary care physician, somatoform disorders are frustrating, expensive to treat, and under-investigated. Somatic Presentations of Mental Disorders provides a fascinating and practical review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this category of disease. Somatic Presentations of Mental Disorders summarizes the proceedings of a unique international conference that convened experts from across disciplines to review perspectives on somatoform disorders. Organized with the practitioner in mind, the book surveys the latest research on phenomenology; etiology and clinical course; and treatment options. Unlike other literature on the topic, Somatic Presentations of Mental Disorders explores the entire range of this category of disorders, including conversion disorder, chronic pain and fatigue, and the multitude of presentations of medically unexplained symptoms. The contributions of international experts provide unique insights into cultural factors affecting the presentation and treatment of somatic disorders globally. In addition to providing an invaluable reference for clinicians in many disciplines, the book identifies specific gaps in the research literature, and addresses issues of nosology in advance of the publication of DSM-V. Comprehensive, thoughtful, and up-to-date, Somatic Presentations of Mental Disorders is a must-read for clinicians with somatizing patients.

Mots-clés : Troubles somatoformes / Médecine psychosomatique

Cote : WM 170 D582s 2009