Psychiatr. praxi. 2020;21(2):83-88 | DOI: 10.36290/psy.2020.015
The relationship between the mental state and the human immune system is known from clinical practice - short-term stress is a functional, physiological response that stimulates the immune system. Likewise, short-term inflammation is a natural reaction to injury or infection. Conversely, chronic stress worsens the response of the nervous, endocrine and immune systems and can lead to immunodeficiency. The review summarizes the clinical experience of an internist with a focus on clinical nutrition and intensive metabolic care in psychiatric patients and selected significant findings in the field of mental health and immunity.
Published: June 29, 2020 Show citation