Medical Sunday takes place again on April 7
The topic is: "Psychological stress in physical illnesses and chronic pain - diagnostics and therapy in psychosomatic medicine"
The University Medical Center Magdeburg, the Urania Magdeburg and the Volksstimme invite you to the next edition of Medical Sunday. This time, the focus will be on "Psychological stress in physical illnesses and chronic pain - diagnostics and therapy in psychosomatic medicine". The renowned experts Prof. Florian Junne, MD, Director of the University Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Dr. Sarah Lison, MD, specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy and Josephine Uiffinger, Dipl.-Psych., Psychological Psychotherapist and Psychooncologist (DKG), University Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy Magdeburg will provide insights into the clinical pictures and treatment approaches and present current diagnostic and therapeutic options.
Photo: Prof. Dr. med. Florian Junne, Director of the University Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Dr. med. Sarah Lison, specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy and Dipl.-Psych. Josephine Uiffinger, psychological psychotherapist and psycho-oncologist (DKG). Photographer: Sarah Kossmann/UMMD
The event starts at 10:30 a.m. in University Lecture Hall 1, Building 26 (near the university library) in Pfälzer Straße. Admission is free. All interested parties, relatives and patients are cordially invited.
The lecture will provide a detailed insight into the key areas of diagnosis and treatment of psychological stress in connection with physical illnesses. In particular, the experts will address those aspects in which significant progress has currently been made.
Physical illnesses can have a significant impact on the psyche of those affected, especially if they take a prolonged or chronic course or are potentially life-threatening, such as cancer. Persistent pain is one of the most common causes of accompanying psychological stress. People suffering from chronic pain can be confronted with depressed mood, sleep disorders, anxiety and severe health worries. It can also be very stressful for patients if no physical cause can be found for persistent symptoms and physical complaints that feel organic.Here too, psychosomatic medicine offers diagnostics, advice and treatment.
Psychosomatic and mental illnesses are widespread, but they are often recognized late. Those affected often hesitate before seeking initial advice, diagnosis or treatment, despite considerable suffering. At the same time, there are often long waiting times for therapy places in the care system. To address this gap in care, the University Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy in Magdeburg expanded its treatment services in summer 2023. In addition to inpatient therapy, day clinic treatment and psycho-oncology, it now also offers an outpatient clinic for diagnostics, counseling and therapy, which the experts will be happy to provide information about.
As part of Medical Sunday, Prof. Junne and his colleagues will present current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological stress caused by physical illness and chronic pain.These lectures offer an opportunity to learn more about the connections between physical health and mental well-being.
Medical Sunday is an initiative for all interested parties and was made possible by a cooperation between Urania Magdeburg e.V., Volksstimme and Magdeburg University Medicine.In addition to insights into medical topics, the event also offers the opportunity to speak directly with the experts and clarify individual questions.