Mental Health Disorders Discussion: How might mental health-related issues hinder physical recovery?

Mental Health Disorders Discussion
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How would you describe recognizing mental health as essential to physical health; And how might mental health-related issues hinder physical recovery?
Recognizing mental health is essential to physical health. Extensive evidence reveals a very close correlation between mental health and physical health, i.e., positive mental health outcomes are associated with improved physical health outcomes and vice versa. For instance, people who experience high levels of chronic distress have been found to have 32% more chances of dying from cancer (Wu, Bathje, Kalibatseva, Sung, Leong & Collins-Eaglin, 2017). Further, there exists evidence to show that depression greatly increases the risk of coronary heart disease. The brain and the nervous system are at the center of ensuring that the body functions optimally. When one develops a mental health condition, the brain and the nervous system are often affected negatively. After being affected this way, the body can no longer optimally respond to physical health conditions. From these observations, it is true to conclude that mental health is essential to physical health.
As noted above, mental health conditions greatly affect the working of the brain and the nervous system. Physical health conditions mostly result from infections or inflammations. When infection or inflammation is detected in the body, the brain, and the nervous system relay this information to the appropriate body organs, for instance, the immune system, so that a proper response is made to avert danger. Since the brain and the nervous system are compromised in mental health, it becomes challenging for the affected person to recuperate from a physical condition (Wainberg et al., 2017). Consequently, it is paramount that both mental and physical health conditions be treated as important parameters to a person's well-being.
Do you believe human interaction with mental health self-help over the internet can be personally and socially transformative? Describe the benefits and challenges of this method of connection.
I believe that human interaction with mental health self-help over the internet can be personally and socially transformative. In the modern age, there exists numerous information on the internet that can be accessed remotely. For mental health, seeking help remotely over the internet could bear positive fruits if they access information from credible sources. A person may learn personal and socially transformative tips/ material from these sources and gain relevant knowledge for preventing mental health issues. After accessing credible information through the internet, a person can put to practice what they learn. Consequently, a person has the potential to achieve positive transformation both at the personal and social level.
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