Continuity of health of soul and body: in the context of philosophical views and medical paradigms

Abstract

In the era of globalization, socio-cultural transformations and the expansion of the information space have profoundly influenced the content and methodology of health research. In contemporary science, the concept of health is no longer confined to biological parameters but is interpreted as a biopsychosocial phenomenon that necessitates a comprehensive examination of the interrelation among the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of human existence. Within this framework, understanding mental well-being as a fundamental perequisite for physical health has become a pivotal direction in interdisciplinary studies of human integrity. This article provides a comprehensive philosophical and medical analysis of the interconnection between mind and body. Drawing on the works of thinkers and scholars from antiquity to the present day, it elucidates the significance of psychosomatic unity in shaping human existence. From a medical-paradigmatic perspective, the reciprocal influence of body and soul is examined, revealing their harmony as a continuation of the holistic worldview within modern scientific thought. The relevance of the study is determined by the increasing importance of reinterpreting the unity of mind and body under conditions of spiritual crisis, psychoemotional instability, and transformation of life values in contemporary society. The research integrates philosophical-anthropological and medical perspectives, highlighting the harmony of mind and body as a key determinant of human well-being and quality of life. The findings substantiate that physical health is inextricably linked to mental well-being, and that their interdependence constitutes the essential foundation of both physical stability and spiritual resilience.