Somatic Symptom Disorder: Historical Process and Biopsychosocial Approach

Somatization is a concept in which the mind-body relationship is deeply felt. Biological, cognitive, psychodynamic and cultural factors contribute to its emergence. The definition of somatization as a symptom of a mental disorder, its etiopathogenesis, maintenance factors and treatment are multifaceted and complex. This is one of the most discussed mental disorders in the historical process. It was included in the classification with the title of “Somatic Symptom Disorders and Related Disorders” with the last edition of DSM. Somatic symptom disorder causes a decrease in the quality of life, loss of disability and high costs in health services. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the symptoms of the disease in a biopsychosocial integrity.In this study, it is aimed to summarize the historical process of somatic symptom disorder, to present its causes and basic treatment approach in biopsychosocial integrity.