title: Psychiatry, psychotherapy and gastroenterology -- bringing it all together.
abstract: In this review, some aspects of functional gastrointestinal disorders are described, with particular reference to psychiatric and psychological features. Seven syndromes or conditions, which may present not uncommonly in a gastroenterology clinic, are identified and clarified. Thereafter, the roles of a psychiatrist and other mental health professionals (psychotherapists, psychologists) within gastroenterology are described, with particular reference to what an integrated service may offer.
authors.affiliation: St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK. julianstern@hotmail.com
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Stern
mesh_terms: D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D012742:Sex Offenses; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012919:Social Behavior