The Reality of Psychosomatic Conditions
What are Psychosomatic Conditions?
A psychosomatic condition is a genuine physical illness or symptom that is influenced—or even triggered—by psychological factors such as stress, trauma, anxiety, or depression. These conditions are not “imagined” or “just in your head.” They reflect a very real and scientifically recognized connection between the mind and body. In a psychosomatic illness, emotional or mental states can disrupt biological processes, leading to persistent, and often debilitating, physical symptoms.
At Equanimitas Health, we recognize the complexity—and legitimacy—of these conditions. Our work is grounded in the belief that healing the body means understanding the mind as well.
Conditions of Psychosomatic Disease
Psychosomatic conditions are real, physical illnesses influenced by the mind.
They occur when psychological factors—such as stress, anxiety, or depression—contribute to or intensify physical symptoms. These conditions can affect nearly every system in the body, often without a clear medical explanation. Common manifestations include digestive problems, chronic pain, cardiovascular symptoms, skin disorders, and more. While their root causes may be invisible to traditional tests, the suffering they cause is very real.
Our Approach is Different — It has to be.
Long COVID and other complex, often-misunderstood conditions require more than conventional thinking. That’s why our team has pursued rigorous basic science and clinical research to uncover the underlying biology driving these illnesses—conditions too often dismissed as “psychosomatic.”
Our breakthrough discoveries at Yale have uncovered key biological markers of Long COVID, paving the way for an entirely new model of care. Guided by these insights, we’ve developed and tested novel therapies—several of which have already shown clear clinical effectiveness.
We’re not just treating symptoms. We’re redefining what’s possible in patient recovery.