With regard to the treatment of illness anxiety disorder and somatic symptom disorder, some research supports the use of __________.

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Cognitive-behavioral treatment and stress reduction have been shown to be effective in treating both illness anxiety disorder and somatic symptom disorder. This approach helps patients learn to identify and modify negative thoughts and beliefs about their physical symptoms, as well as develop coping strategies to reduce stress and anxiety. Conditioning and psychoanalysis have not been extensively researched for these disorders and humanistic therapy may not address the specific symptoms and concerns of these disorders.

With Regard to the Treatment of Illness Anxiety Disorder and Somatic