Psychosomatic medicine
Psychosomatic medicine is a specific field concerned with studying the interaction between mental processes and the body's physical condition. Based on the principle that mental and physiological processes are closely interconnected, psychosomatic medicine examines how a person's mental health can directly affect their physical well-being and the presence of somatic symptoms.
This discipline emphasizes the effects of psychological stress, emotional strain, and internal psychological conflicts on the development of physiological problems, such as digestive diseases, skin disorders, and other physical ailments.
For example, chronic stress is associated with the onset of stomach problems, and psychological and emotional distress can exacerbate skin conditions.