Duration of untreated illness in patients with somatoform disorders

A long duration of untreated mental illness (DUI) has been found to be associated with negative long-term outcomes. Although somatic symptom and related disorders are frequent in the general population and in primary care, data regarding the DUI of these disorders is scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate the DUI in patients with somatoform disorders.
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research