The attribution of physical health symptoms to psychiatric or cognitive differences can lead to significant delays in proper care as well as frustration on the patients’ behalf and potential worsening of both … Physical health problems significantly increase our risk of developing mental health problems, and vice versa. Nearly one in three people with a long-term physical health condition also has a mental health …

These serious, chronic conditions intensify mental health symptoms, worsen quality of life, … Poor mental health, like depression and anxiety, can worsen physical health, while good mental health reduces chronic disease risk, boosts immunity, and promotes healthy lifestyles. Co-existing mental and physical conditions can diminish quality of life and lead to longer illness duration and worse health outcomes. 1 this situation also generates economic costs to society due to lost …