How Physical and Mental Health Affects a Person's Growth and Personal Capabilities

How Physical and Mental Health Affects Person's Growth and Personal Capabilities
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How Physical and Mental Health Affects a Person's Growth and Personal Capabilities
Topic Introduction
The CDC (2023) indicates that one's health and wellness depend on various components, including physical and mental health. The mind and body are connected. This implies that when an individual is exposed to chronic complications, their risk of mental conditions increases. Similarly, physical health challenges can be experienced in the case of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses. According to Ma et al. (2021), higher depression risk was recorded among individuals with chronic medical conditions such as stroke, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer diagnosis. People who live with disabilities, for example, often develop depressive disorders, which justifies the connection between the mind and body (Kemp et al., 2022). The concept of mind-body connection entails comprehending that physical health goes beyond the body to include other components, such as the mind, which influences thoughts, emotions, and actions of the physical body. The connection informs the overall human well-being. In this regard, registering desirable mental health can reduce the risk of developing physical health problems and vice versa. People with chronic physical health conditions are prone to mental health challenges. Mental conditions will likely affect sleep patterns and hormonal balance, which invites a range of physical conditions. As such, an individual can experience chronic fatigue, stroke, diabetes, heart complications, and high blood pressure. According to Medic et al. (2017), lack of adequate sleep was tied to an increased prevalence of physical health conditions, ranging from heart disease to obesity. It also includes the risk of psychiatric disorders and a weaker immune system, which implies that the risk of contracting physical conditions increases. This indicates that the mind and body are connected, and any developments in either can affect the other.
Importantly, mental and physical health influence personal and professional growth and development. How an individual functions, including their emotions and behaviors, is shaped by their mental state, which ultimately informs personal growth and development. One's quality of life deteriorates in case their mental health is affected, which further escalates to invite physical conditions because they are connected. They lose self-sufficiency, which can worsen to include low self-esteem, low confidence, and poor decision-making, among other factors that would impede one's success, in fields such as nursing that require a personal commitment to achieving exemplary performance, characterized by patient safety and delivery of quality care. Exhibiting positive physical and mental health can improve personal growth and development. For example, an individual who adopts physical activity is guaranteed considerable prevention of physical health conditions, which further translates to reduced stress and depressive symptoms, among other forms of mental health conditions. Mental health invites better co...