Hypochondria
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: W100
Diagnosis: Hypochondrasis-Hypochondria
US Patients: About 5%
World Patients:
Sex Ratio:
Age Onset: Age 4
Brain Area:
Symptoms: preoccupation with developing a serious illness even after medical assurance they do not;”white-coat-syndrome” results
Progression: may avoid medical personnel through lack of trust
Causes: 10%-37% heritable; over-protective care-givers and focus on minor health problems
Medications: antidepressants help 50%’;
Therapies: CBT-Counseling
Youtube Video: Illness Disorder (Hypochondriasis)
Amazon or Library Book: The Health Anxiety Workbook
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Support Group: facebook.com/groups/hypchondriasupportgroup
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- Illness Anxiety Disorder and Distress among Female Medical and Nursing Studentsby Sana Hawamdeh on April 24, 2024
CONCLUSION: The highlights that medical and nursing students are susceptible to developing anxiety-related disorders and distress that may have negative impacts on their academic achievements and future careers. Both nursing and medical faculty should help in identifying strategies to support the students' mental health and well-being.
- The Prevalence of Illness Anxiety Disorder Among Adults in Taif City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Studyby May Abdulaziz on April 1, 2024
Introduction Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD), characterized by intense fear of serious illness, has been associated with performance issues at work, frequent absences, financial burdens from medical expenses, impaired daily functioning, and the onset and recurrence of coronary heart disease. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of IAD and explore its cardiac manifestations in residents of Taif City, Saudi Arabia. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among adults in Taif...
- Mortality Among Individuals With Hypochondriasis-Replyby David Mataix-Cols on March 27, 2024
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- Mortality Among Individuals With Hypochondriasisby Robert Sigström on March 27, 2024
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