A somatic disorder is a malfunction of the body. A psychosomatic disorder is a disorder of (most commonly) the body caused by a psychological factor (the mind).

One could potentially be diagnosed with Psychosomatic disorder in any hospital around the world, especially hospitals for the mentally/criminally insane.

Philip Pinkerton has written:

'Childhood disorder--a psychosomatic approach' -- subject(s): In infancy and childhood, Pediatrics, Psychophysiologic Disorders, Psychosomatic aspects, Psychosomatic aspects of Pediatrics

George L. Engel has written:

'The concept of psychosomatic disorder'

Stat - 1991 Psychosomatic 1-1 was released on:

USA: 16 April 1991