Understanding and Managing Health Anxiety

Relina Saldanha , Shamala KS

Health Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Illness Anxiety Disorder, Chronic anxiety, Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI), Whiteley Index (WI), Somatic Symptom Scale-8 (SSS-8), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Somatic Symptom Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Illness Anxiety Questionnaire (IAQ).

This article explores the condition of health anxiety, also known as illness anxiety disorder, characterized by excessive worry about serious illness despite minimal medical evidence. It provides a comprehensive overview of the symptoms, causes, and impacts of health anxiety, affecting daily functioning, relationships, and well-being. The paper delves into factors contributing to its development, such as biological, psychological, and environmental influences. Furthermore, it discusses diagnostic criteria, including professional assessments and self-diagnosis considerations. The article also outlines effective management strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication, and self-help tools, highlighting the importance of professional support and everyday coping mechanisms to improve quality of life for those affected by health anxiety.

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"Understanding and Managing Health Anxiety", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 10, page no.a126-a130, October-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2410018.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 10, October-2024

Pages : a126-a130

Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_301022

Published Paper Id: IJNRD2410018

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Research Area: Health Science All

Country: Mangalore, Karnataka, India

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