Which pair of psychiatric disorders is most commonly comorbid with somatic symptom disorder and worsens its prognosis if untreated?

• A Schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder
• B Post-traumatic stress disorder and anorexia nervosa
• C Bipolar disorder and alcohol dependence
• D Depression and anxiety disorders ✓

Explanation

Major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders are the most frequent comorbidities in somatic symptom disorder, each amplifying symptom focus, disability, and healthcare utilization, so treating them improves overall outcome. Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders are far less typical associations, and although PTSD can coexist with dissociative disorders, it is not among the commonest comorbid conditions here.

Reference: Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 11th ed.

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