Psychosomatic Medicine Direct

: The theoretical foundation of modern psychosomatic medicine, proposing that health and illness result from the complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.

: Modern practice rejects the idea that a disease is caused solely by mental factors (psychogenesis). Instead, it views illnesses as having multiple interacting causes, including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. Types of Psychosomatic Disorders Psychosomatic Medicine

is an interdisciplinary medical field that explores the intricate relationships between social, psychological, and behavioural factors and their impact on bodily processes and human quality of life. It is based on the concept of mind-body unity , where biological and psychological processes are seen as inextricably linked aspects of a single organism. Core Concepts and Models Psychosomatic Medicine