Practical application of the relationship between emotions and psychosomatic disorders
demonstration of how the interaction of emotions and physical health can be understood and controlled from a psychosomatic point of view. Knowledge of this relationship is used to develop preventive and therapeutic strategies aimed at reducing physical symptoms resulting from chronic psychological stress and improving overall mental health. One of the most important practical applications is therapeutic interventions based on emotion regulation – cognitive behavioral therapy (focuses on rethinking stressful events and transforming negative emotions into more adaptive responses) – as well as the use of relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety and anger and stimulate positive emotions. These interventions help reduce the overactivation of the autonomic nervous system and the release of stress hormones, reducing the likelihood of developing psychosomatic symptoms such as headaches, digestive upsets, and high blood pressure. Programs that enhance positive emotions – encouraging expressions of gratitude, physical activity, participation in social and recreational activities – are also used to enhance positive emotions that improve mood and strengthen psychological resilience and independence, thereby increasing the body’s ability to withstand the effects of psychological stress. Moreover, this knowledge is applied for preventive purposes in the workplace and in schools by developing training programs aimed at developing the ability to effectively recognize and cope with negative emotions, as well as by providing social and psychological support that reduces the likelihood of stress escalating into chronic physical symptoms. These techniques are also useful in psychotherapy for patients with chronic psychosomatic disorders – teaching them coping strategies, developing self-control skills, and increasing self-efficacy in problem-solving.