Psychosomatic medicine is an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the biological, psychological, and social aspects of health .

Its main goal is to understand and treat the patient holistically , considering not only physical symptoms but also the emotional, behavioral, and social factors that influence the onset, course, and treatment of diseases.

Instead of viewing the patient as an isolated body, psychosomatic medicine considers them as a whole person:  mind, body, and social  context.

Benefits of Psychosomatic Medicine

• More comprehensive and personalized treatment of  chronic or functional diseases (those without a clear organic cause, such as irritable bowel syndrome or fibromyalgia).
• Addresses the comorbidity between physical and mental illnesses:  Many patients with chronic diseases suffer from anxiety or depression; treating them also improves their medical condition
• Prevention and reduction of chronic stress. Sustained stress has negative effects on the immune, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems. Psychosomatic medicine helps reduce  allostatic load   (the biological wear and tear caused by stress).
• Promotes healthy habits:  It works on modifying health behaviors such as smoking, diet, or sedentary lifestyle.