Good to Know: How Mental and Mental Health Are Interconnected

26.12.2023 23:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21

The difference between psychological health and mental health mainly lies in the fact that mental health relates to individual mental processes and mechanisms, while psychological health relates to the individual as a whole and allows us to highlight the actual psychological aspect of the mental health problem.

Why emotional health is part of a person's overall health

Mental health is an important component of a person's overall health.

This is due to the fact that all elements of the body are interconnected and are under constant control of the nervous system.

Therefore, the state of a person’s psyche affects the activity of all systems of the body, which, in turn, affect his psyche.

How does illness affect the psyche

Diseases such as hypertension, bronchial asthma, polyarthritis, neurodermatitis, migraine are classified as psychosomatic diseases.

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In addition, the list of diseases, the occurrence of which is associated with the human psyche, is growing.

Internal factors that provoke mental disorders include traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, neuroinfections, cerebrovascular accidents, neurodegenerative processes and genetic abnormalities.

Poor physical health may be a strong indicator of mental health problems - even stronger than brain scans, according to new research.

What does mental health include

Mental health (mental health) - according to the World Health Organization, is a state of well-being in which a person can realize his own potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, and work productively and fruitfully.

Previously, we talked about how music affects a child’s development.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. Why emotional health is part of a person's overall health
  2. How does illness affect the psyche
  3. What does mental health include