Broadening transdiagnostic perspectives on persistent physical symptoms: integrating psychodynamic therapies

Key Points

• This commentary aims to broaden the understanding of persistent physical symptoms by integrating psychodynamic perspectives.
• Review of cognitive-behavioral models on persistent physical symptoms.
• Discussion of psychodynamic approaches to address emotional and interpersonal factors.
• Comparison of existing frameworks in the understanding of PPS.
• Highlights the limitations of cognitive-behavioral models in fully addressing PPS.
• Suggests that psychodynamic therapies can enhance understanding of emotional and interpersonal components.
• Advocates for an inclusive, transdiagnostic model incorporating both perspectives.

Abstract