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Somatization
Somatization
Somatization
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English
Psychiatry
Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)
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Adult (19+) Caregivers
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2022-11-08T05:00:00Z
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<p>Resources for caregivers on how to support their child when they are experiencing physical symptoms that cannot fully be explained by a physical condition, or physical symptoms that are more severe and have a greater impact on their daily life than would be expected with a medical condition.</p>
<p>This hub includes resources for caregivers on how to support their child when they are experiencing physical symptoms that cannot fully be explained by a physical condition, or physical symptoms that are more severe and have a greater impact on their daily life than would be expected with a medical condition.</p>
<div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Somatization</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Somatization involves expressing distress through physical symptoms. Find out about the mind-body connection, signs of somatization and the various ways to support your child or teen.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3666&language=English">Functional disorders: Overview</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3667&language=English">Mind-body connection</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3668&language=English">Somatization: Signs and symptoms</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3669&language=English">Somatization: Common treatments</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3770&language=English">Somatization: How to help your child or teen at home</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3772&language=English">Somatization - Information for teens</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://keltymentalhealth.ca/sites/default/files/resources/BCCH%20Ped%20Somatization%20Family%20Handbook%20-%202021.docx_0_0.pdf">BC Children's Hospital Pediatric Somatization: Family Handbook</a></li></ol></div>
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