A Look at Psychosomatic Relationships

In this article, Bob Smith examines the branch of medicine that deals with the inter-relationships between the mind and body (psychosomatic medicine). He includes a discussion of the central nervous system (CNS), autonomic nervous system (ANS) and reflexes. Smith then examines the relationship between stress and physical symptoms. He ends his article with guidance for assessing and counseling those with psychosomatic symptoms.