To evaluate the impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on the severity of the Whiteley Index, health anxiety, depression, and overall quality of life in individuals diagnosed with hypochondriasis.
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Hypochondriasis, whiteley index, health anxiety, depression, Quality Of LifeAbstract
Background:
Illness Anxiety Disorder, formerly called Hypochondriacal Disorder, involves an overwhelming fear of having a serious illness, despite reassurance from medical evaluations. This ongoing worry can lead to severe anxiety and interfere with daily life.
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