# Somatic Symptom Disorder

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCeYuXiU2d2WV3BlrRtfxcn

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Somatic Disorder
- Somatoform Disorder

## Definition

Somatic Symptom Disorder is characterized by one or more physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in daily functioning, with excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the symptoms. The physical symptoms cannot be fully explained by a medical condition, substance use, or another mental disorder.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8Yn0rpoHNTFiymo0I8CAVf

**Deprecated:** False