Why Mental and Physical Health are Interrelated

In the pursuit of overall wellness, a person’s journey must collectively address and achieve effective mental and physical health.  While the mind and body are often viewed as separate, the two are actually related, meaning exhibiting good mental health can positively affect one’s physical well-being.  Conversely, poor mental health can negatively impact one’s physical stability.    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is defined as “a state of psychological, behavioral, and emotional well-being in which an individual realizes his or her abilities to cope with the normal stresses of life.”   Author Collin Mays, in his new book, Losing it for Good…The Ultimate Guide for Men’s Better Health and Wellness, defines physical health as “an individual’s journey to achieving and maintaining his or her entire body and bringing it into a state of efficiency.  It involves reaching a fitness level, complete with the ability to be absent from diseases or ward them off through processes in conjunction with one’s mental and physical state and condition.”  “Mental and physical health are inseparable,” said Mays. “The two must be the best of friends at all times because they are collectively essential in achieving and maintaining overall health and wellness. Striving for...