Embodiment – was Körper und Geist miteinander verbindet

Körper und Geist werden oft separat betrachtet, auch in der Medizin. Neue Erkenntnisse aus der neurowissenschaftlichen Forschung weisen jedoch darauf hin, dass Körper und Geist stärker miteinander verbunden sind als bisher gedacht. In diesem Beitrag gehen wir auf die Bedeutung der sog. „Verkörperung“ (Embodiment) für die Medizin ein.

Abstract

Body and mind are often considered as separate entities, also in medicine. However, new neuroscientific research indicates that body and mind are much more connected than previously thought. This scientific contribution will look at the importance of “embodiment” for medicine.

Schlüsselwörter

biopsychosoziales Modell - Depression - Schmerz - Komorbidität - Psychosomatik - chronische Erkrankungen

Key words

biopsychosocial model - depression - pain - comorbidity - psychosomatic medicine - chronic diseases

Publication History

Article published online:
12 June 2024

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