[On the thinking of medical psychology in Pre-Qin Period].
There are abundant medical psychological thoughts in the ancient Chinese medical and cultural heritage. Based on the time of appearance of the above materials, it indicates that China is one of the earliest countries where medical psychology originates. There are systematic recognition and descriptions on the psychological factors as the etiology of diseases, and achievements on psychotherapy as well in the Pre-Qin Period. All these thoughts and achievements are basically identical with research of modern medical psychology. The theories are essential experiences of our ancestors about two thousand years ago. Today, these theories still play a significant role in guiding the clinical practices and scientific researches.
Huang
Ai-guo
AG
Department of Medical Psychology, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China.
Du
Wen-dong
WD
D002681:China; D049690:History, Ancient; D011591:Psychology, Medical / Q000266:history*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000266:history*