Stress is implicated in many diseases.
The relatively new field of Psychoneuroimmunology studies the link between the immune system and the nervous system. Although there is no conclusive evidence in the relationship between and stress and disease, there is considerable research linking the two. Classify the following diseases and see if you can find that link. Please note that psychogeni c refers to a physical disease which is caused by emotional stress. Somatogenic refers to a physical disease which is contracted when the mind increases the body's susceptibility to illness.