Exposure Therapy vs. Standardized Education for Distress Related to Somatic Symptoms

Systematic confrontation with stimuli associated with symptom-related distress, to achieve therapeutic changes in cognitions or behavior

Standardized routine care education for individuals suffering from distress related to somatic symptoms, primarily focusing on healthy lifestyle behaviors such as sleep, diet, and exercise

Patients are encouraged to keep a rudimentary symptom diary to track if and how their symptoms interact with mood and lifestyle behaviors