When Emotional Pain Manifests in the Body: A Review of Somatic Symptom Disorders and Their Treatment 6/25/25

Introduction Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (SSRDs), as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), encompass a cluster of psychiatric conditions characterized by excessive and maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to somatic symptoms. These disorders often present in medical settings and are associated with significant […]