Somatic symptom and related disorders in the Arab world: a narrative review of clinical features and care implications
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.
Authors
- Samer El Hayek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7975-6104)
- Mario Eid
- Amine Larnaout
- Maya Bizri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0350-6157)
- Venise Abi Kheir
Institutions
- American University in Dubai (AE)
- University of Balamand (LB)
- American University of Beirut Medical Center (LB)
- American College of Dubai (AE)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
- Tunis El Manar University (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1692267
- Primary Topic
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00