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We all know we are going to die, but the when and the how are unknown. While many causes of death are due to preventable injury, the majority of death is caused by medical related factors such as cancer, stroke, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s to name a few.
We often head to Dr. Google with our symptoms where we read that our headache can be caused by dehydration or possibly a brain tumor. Of course, we assume the worst. It is no wonder humans experience excessive health-related fears based on misperceptions of innocent bodily cues and sensations.
Generally, we refer to these worries as Health Anxiety, however we are really talking about two different diagnoses: Illness Anxiety Disorder and Somatic Symptom Disorder. In this talk you will learn the difference between the two diagnoses and how to treat them using effective techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate Illness Anxiety Disorder and Somatic Symptom Disorder
Identify common Cognitive Distortions associated with Health Anxiety
Describe specific treatment interventions for Illness Anxiety Disorder and Somatic Symptom Disorder
This activity is intended for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors and other mental health professionals.
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: Sheppard Pratt
Cost: Free
For questions, email cme@sheppardpratt.org