This diagnosis applies when psychological or behavioral factors adversely affect a pre-existing medical condition, for example, by interfering with treatment or constituting a health risk. For instance, severe anxiety might exacerbate asthma. Our approach involves coordinating with your other medical providers to provide integrated, holistic care.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• A medical symptom or condition (other than a mental disorder) is present.
• Psychological or behavioral factors adversely affect the medical condition in one of the following ways:
  • The factors have influenced the course of the medical condition.
  • The factors interfere with the treatment of the medical condition.
  • The factors constitute additional well-established health risks for the individual.
  • The factors influence the underlying pathophysiology, precipitating or exacerbating symptoms or necessitating medical attention.