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

Today, the field covers a broader spectrum, including (physical symptoms without a clear organic cause) and nosogenia (psychological reactions to a physical disease, such as depression following a cancer diagnosis). Common Conditions Influenced by Stress Psychosomatic Medicine

: Homeostasis is the body's internal equilibrium; allostasis is the process of maintaining that balance through adaptation to stressors. "Allostatic load" refers to the "wear and tear" the body experiences when chronically stressed. is an interdisciplinary medical field that explores the