PhDr.Pavel Humpolíček, Ph.D. Psychological counselling & therapy
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Psychology of Mental Health and Well-being
Work/Study-Life Balance & Stress Management
(MUNI: aVLLP7X1 & aVLMH011)
by Pavel Humpolíček
Lesson 4
Topic: Psychosomatics
Suggestions: Watching some short videos and thinking about the mentioned information.
Short introduction:
Experiencing psychosomatic phenomena is usually associated with many questions and followed by lots
of misunderstandings. I was asking myself, what way is the best to present you - briefly - the main principles,
or how to "open you the gate" to this very complex topic.
There are many "blind alleys" directing to mysticism and esoteric; and (unfortunately) it´s not easy to (shortly)
describe the boundaries between science and esotericism.
Despite the above mentioned I am sure the topic of psychosomatic medicine is very important to be informed,
to know "something more" than most of people around. The reason why: It would help you to live long &
healthy life!
So, let me suggest you just a few prime sources and - do hope - you´ll use these sources to seek for more
and valuable ones.
Psychosomatics - recommended online sources (for openers):
Illness: Psychosomatic and Physical (audio; BCC Radio 4; Suzanne O'Sullivan & Charlie Howard; 43 min.)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05xd449
Article of David Robson (text; BBC Future; The very real pain of ‘imaginary’ illnesses)
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160407-the-very-real-pain-of-imaginary-illnesses
What happens when you have a disease doctors can't diagnose (video case study; Jennifer Brea
for TEDSummit; 17 minutes)
https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_brea_what_happens_when_you_have_a_disease_doctors_can_t_diagnose
And three full-text books available via IS.MU (PDF):
https://is.muni.cz/auth/de/humpolicek/education/psychosomatics
These books are uploaded only for your personal use/purpose & I recommend you to find the content of each
book and "follow your curiosity" ;o)
Hope, you´ll find out the inspiration to your individual thoughts and gaining the experience.
Feel free to contact me via email (humpolicek@med.muni.cz) in case you have any questions or doubts.
Pavel Humpolicek