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Health Anxiety (Hypochondriasis)

Management of illness anxiety disorder.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental Health

Clinical Guidelines

ACOEM Anxiety Disorders guideline
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Clinical Practice Guideline: Psychotherapies for Somatoform Disorders
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NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression manual
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Recent iatroX Q&As

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