With regard to somatic symptom disorder outcomes, as with all mental disorders,

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Generally, the more severe the symptoms of somatic symptom disorder, the harder it is to treat. This is because those individuals tend to have more entrenched beliefs about their symptoms and are less likely to respond to treatment. However, treatment can be effective for all levels of severity, and it is important to seek help regardless of the severity of symptoms. None of the other choices accurately reflect the relationship between somatic symptom disorder outcomes and symptom severity.

With Regard to Somatic Symptom Disorder Outcomes, as with All