
The influence of the patient’s mental and emotional state on physical health has been a well-known phenomenon for years. In this context, the nocebo effect is a much less discussed concept compared to the placebo effect. Derived from the Latin verb nocere, meaning “to harm,” this term describes the situation in which a person experiences harm from a treatment or intervention that is not inherently harmful, due to the development of negative expectations. The nocebo effect is a striking phenomeno
ENFatma Demirtaş

The relationship between mind and body has long been at the center of philosophical and scientific debates throughout human history. Today, this relationship has been grounded in more concrete terms through research in psychology, neuroscience, and medicine. Can our thoughts truly make us sick?The Impact of Mental Processes on the BodyModern science has demonstrated that mental processes exert significant effects on bodily functions. For example, emotional states such as stress and anxiety can w
ENMustafa Şamil İleri