Psychocrinology

J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Nov;70(11):2070-2071.

Abstract

Psychiatry and Endocrinology share a deep rooted, multifaceted bidirectional relationship. Both have seen a surge in cases due to change in lifestyle. Time has come where these two rapidly growing fields interact and exchange knowledge leading to emergence of Psychocrinology. This communication describes the rationale behind using the term psychocrinology, and provides an overview of it's vast spectrum.

Keywords: Diabetes, endocrinology, psychiatry, psychodiabetology, psychology, psychosocial aspects.

MeSH terms

  • Communication
  • Endocrinology*
  • Humans
  • Psychiatry*