This encyclopaedic volume on psychosomatic syndromes and somatic symptoms amasses the large amount of research in this area and offers guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. For each of the nine categories of somatic syndromes, Dr Kellner discusses the concept, symptoms, prevalence, aetiology, psychological and psychiatric studies, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. He illustrates each chapter with numerous case studies. The second section of the book is an overview of the various processes that lead to bodily complaints.
The book surveys the biological, psychological, and psychiatric studies on nine psychosomatic syndromes, draws conclusions about the complex etiology of these syndromes, offers guidelines for diagnosis, and recommends treatments based on research findings.
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Publication Date
Mar 1992
ISBN
9780880481106
Pages
272 p.
Item Type
Book
Format
Hardcover
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