Somatic symptom and related disorders in the Arab world
A narrative review of clinical features and care implications
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15520806 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mario Eid (Lebanese American University), Venise Abi Kheir (University of Balamand), Maya Bizri (0000-0003-0350-6157, American University of Beirut Medical Center), Amine Larnaout (Tunis El Manar University), Samer El Hayek (0000-0002-7975-6104, American University in Dubai, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pages | 1692267-1692267 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1692267 |
| PMID | 41458018 |
| OpenAlex | W4417263173 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 101 |
SSRDs are common but under-recognized in Arab contexts. Effective management requires early detection in primary care, culturally sensitive communication, and disorder-specific interventions. Future research should broaden the scope beyond SSD, examine longitudinal and trauma-related pathways, and evaluate culturally adapted models of care
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