IHP 260 PNI: Exploring Mind-Body Conne
Examines the theory of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) as the interrelationship of the body-mind connection and the impact of stress on overall health. Content includes the physiological and psychological interaction between the central nervous system, the immune system, and the endocrine system, and how such interaction generates and perpetuates both illness and wellness. The course will introduce new health concepts and contemporary thoughts that are impacting views of health and influencing health careers, training, and medical education.