psychosomatic
[/ˌsaɪ.koʊ.səˈmæt.ɪk/]
adjective
psicossomático
1. relating to physical symptoms that are caused or significantly influenced by mental or emotional factors rather than by organic disease
Her chronic headaches were determined to be psychosomatic, triggered by stress and anxiety.
Suas dores de cabeça crônicas foram determinadas como psicossomáticas, desencadeadas por estresse e ansiedade.
2. of or relating to the interaction between the mind and body in health and disease
Psychosomatic medicine examines how mental health affects physical well-being.
A medicina psicossomática examina como a saúde mental afeta o bem-estar físico.
The concept of psychosomatic illness is well-established in both Brazilian and American medical practice. In Brazil, there is increasing recognition of psychosomatic disorders in healthcare, though some cultural stigma around mental health may initially lead patients to seek physical explanations for symptoms. In the USA, the field of psychosomatic medicine and mind-body therapy has gained significant prominence, especially in holistic and integrative medicine circles. Both cultures recognize that the mind-body connection is crucial to overall health.
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