The core idea of psychosomatics is that mental states can influence physical health and lead to illness.
Psychosomatic illnesses are conditions that arise due to the impact of psychogenic factors, manifesting physically in the body. For example, severe stress can lead to psychosomatic symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, or high blood pressure. Initially, there may be no signs of organic damage to internal organs, but if the factor continues to affect the individual, changes can gradually occur and diseases may develop.
The management of psychosomatic disorders requires collaboration between a specialist who deals with the physical, bodily manifestation of the illness and a mental health specialist, as changes should occur in parallel. In some cases, it may be necessary to address subjective symptoms first, which hinder a person from identifying the root of the problem, and then work on the psychological aspects of the illness if they are identified.