IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN MEDICINE

Xakimova Gulshoda Abdusalomovna; Yusupova Shaxrizoda Baxtiyarovna

doi:10.5281/zenodo.10289016

Xakimova Gulshoda Abdusalomovna, Yusupova Shaxrizoda Baxtiyarovna

Abstract. This article explores the significance of integrating psychology into the field of medicine, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to healthcare. It discusses the literature supporting the role of psychology in improving patient outcomes, highlights various methods of incorporating psychological principles into medical practice, presents relevant research findings, and concludes with insights into the future of interdisciplinary collaboration between psychology and medicine.

Keywords: psychology, medicine, healthcare, patient-centered care, mental health, holistic approach, interdisciplinary collaboration

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