Cognitive-behavioral treatments for somatic symptom disorder
A)are aimed at focusing the person on their bodily sensations.
B)encourage the person to seek reassurance from a medical doctor.
C)are effective only for women.
D)have proven effective in reducing health concerns and health care utilization.

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Cognitive-behavioral treatments for somatic symptom disorder aim to challenge and modify the person's catastrophic beliefs about their physical symptoms, reduce anxiety related to bodily sensations, and improve coping skills. This approach has been shown to be effective in reducing health concerns and health care utilization. It is not aimed at focusing the person on their bodily sensations or encouraging them to seek reassurance from a medical doctor. This treatment approach is not gender-specific and has been found to be effective for both men and women.

Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments for Somatic Symptom Disorder