There is a growing belief that certain somatic problem like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are inherantly tied to mental health problems; in the case of IBS, certain anxiety disorders. The CBC is reporting on research that has shown psychological treatments like psychotherapy and hypnosis are effective at reducing IBS symptoms. The article has an interesting conceptualization for consumers on how the mind-body interaction can take place and create something like IBS, and I hope that there is continued movement in this area since diet management alone may not get at the core, underlying problems.
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For My Tummy: Self-Help for IBS (8/8/2007)
Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 26 May 2007
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Meek, W. (2007). Psychological Treatment for IBS. Psych Central. Retrieved on May 25, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/05/26/psychological-treatment-for-ibs/
