stress-related illness

December 3, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGIC DISORDERS (GENERAL)

Definition and Conceptual Framework of Psychophysiologic Disorders Psychophysiologic disorders represent a complex category of conditions characterized by the demonstrable interaction between psychological factors and physiological processes, resulting in genuine, verifiable physical symptoms or organic pathology. These conditions are not merely symptoms of anxiety or conversion; rather, they involve measurable dysfunction or damage within a specific […]

September 27, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SOCIOGENIC

Sociogenic Illness: Understanding the Social Roots of Health and Disease The Core Definition of Sociogenic Illness Sociogenic illness refers to a form of stress-related illness that is fundamentally suggested to be caused or significantly triggered by social or interpersonal factors. This concept posits that an individual’s social environment, including their relationships, community dynamics, cultural pressures, […]