How the Brain Drives Us Crazy. Problems of Psychosomatics

Have you ever thought about the connection between the mind and the body? This book offers a deep analysis of psychosomatic disorders, exploring their historical foundation and modern scientific approaches. You will learn about the evolution of views on psychosomatics, paying special attention to scientific attempts to explain the influence of the mind on physical condition; the theory of predictive coding — one of the most comprehensive modern theories explaining psychosomatic mechanisms; the most common psychosomatic disorders: chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and so on. You will also analyze the role of the family in the development of psychosomatic problems. This book provides important insights for specialists, researchers, and anyone interested in the connection between the mind and the body.