Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Volume 27, Issue 3, 1993, Pages 422-428

Somatisation as a Presentation in Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Cambodian Refugees (Article)

Cheung P.*
  • a University of Melbourne, Larundel Hospital, NEMPS, Plenty Road, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia

Abstract

Three Cambodian patients with Depression and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) presenting with somatic complaints are described. Their case histories support previous observations that somatisation is the most common presentation of Cambodian patients with Depression and PTSD. The probable reasons why depressed, traumatised Cambodian patients somatise their psychiatric problems are discussed. These cases illustrate the difficulties involved in engaging such patients in Western style psychotherapy, but show the effectiveness of small doses of antidepressants in treating the depressive and post-traumatic stress symptoms. © 1993, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. All rights reserved.

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DOI: 10.3109/00048679309075798
ISSN: 00048674
Cited by: 32
Original Language: English