The relationship between the conscious experience of physical symptoms and indicators of
objective physiological dysfunction is highly variable and depends on characteristics of the …

The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) is a quantitative nosological
system that addresses shortcomings of traditional mental disorder diagnoses, including …

Bifactor and other hierarchical models have become central to representing and explaining
observations in psychopathology, health, and other areas of clinical science, as well as in …

Background Somatic symptoms and related disorders (SSD) are prevalent phenomena in
the health-care system. Disturbances in emotion regulation (ER) are commonly observed in …

Objective Up to 10% of the general population experiences persistent somatic symptoms
(PSS). Numerous studies in a variety of health domains are dedicated to identifying factors …

Abstract Background The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is one of the most commonly
used instruments to assess mental disorders. However, research on its cross-cultural …

Aims: To characterize psychologic functioning across five chronic overlap** pain
conditions (COPCs)—temporomandibular disorders, fibromyalgia, low back pain, headache …

Central sensitization (CS) involves the amplification of neural signaling within the central
nervous system, which evokes pain hypersensitivity. The Central Sensitization Inventory …

Importance The subjective experience of somatic symptoms is a key concern throughout the
health care system. Valid and clinically useful instruments are needed. Objective To …

High levels of somatic symptom distress represent a core component of both mental and
physical illness. The exact aetiology and pathogenesis of this transdiagnostic phenomenon …