Somatization and psychiatric disorder in the NIMH Epidemiologic Catchment Area study
American Journal of PsychiatryPublished 1 November 1991
Gregory E. Simon, Michael VonKorff
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Functional somatic symptoms appear to be common expressions of distress instead of defenses against awareness, and patterns of response do not support a dissociation between physical and emotional symptoms.
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ECA study respondents with high levels of somatization symptoms typically reported overt psychological distress, especially anxiety and depression. Patterns of response do not support a dissociation between physical and emotional symptoms. Functional somatic symptoms appear to be common expressions of distress instead of defenses against awareness.
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