Medical psychology is a field of psychology dealing with the interaction between physical and psychological factors that influence our health and wellbeing. It involves the application of psychological principles to prevent, diagnose, and treat medical conditions. Some synonyms for medical psychology include health psychology, clinical health psychology, behavioral medicine, and psychosomatic medicine. Health psychology emphasizes the psychological factors that influence health-related behavior, while clinical health psychology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Behavioral medicine explores the relationship between behavior, lifestyle, and health outcomes, while psychosomatic medicine deals with the interplay between psychological factors and physical symptoms. All of these fields share a common goal of promoting holistic health and wellbeing.