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Somatoform disorders and dissociative disorders are common presentations in rural health settings. They have been described conceptually as a method of expression of emotional distress or problems. In the rural health settings, presentations of somatic complaints to the health professionals are common. These symptoms might be due to underlying depression or anxiety and might be more acceptable forms for seeking help. Lack of availability of mental health services and stigma of mental illness label are some of the barriers for management of these conditions. Integrated care might be a better option of management where the health professionals are trained to detect and treat the conditions in the cultural milieu.
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Nahar, A., Reddy, S.S., Desai, G. (2019). Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders in Rural Settings. In: Chaturvedi, S. (eds) Mental Health and Illness in Rural World. Mental Health and Illness Worldwide. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0751-4_7-1
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