The Link between Physical and Emotional health It is well known that if we are unhappy emotionally, this can cause us to become physically ill. It is also true that if we are unwell physically, this can often affect how we feel. Mental stress can cause physical symptoms such as tiredness or sickness. Also, a lack of a good diet can sometimes contribute to being emotionally or mentally off form. If you are suffering from an emotional or psychologically-based problem, it is always worth considering factors such as diet, and whether this might contribute to your medical problem. You should get advice from a doctor if you feel that diet or other physical problems may be contributing to your emotional or psychological symptoms. Web Links Physical Health and Psychological/Emotional Problems www.teachhealth.com - the Medical basis of Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Problems, and Drug use explained in an easy to read way. www.crc.iugm.org/faq/nutrition.html - diet and emotional recovery. www.helping.apa.org/daily/neurala.html - Exercise Fuels the Brain's Stress Buffers. An American Psychological Association brochure. www.helping.apa.org/daily/exercisa.html - Exercise Gives a Lift to Psychotherapy. www.helping.apa.org/daily/neuralb.html - Working Out Builds the Mind's Muscles. An American Psychological Association brochure. Physical Health www.altmedicine.com - alternative therapies. www.backcare.org - advice and help for back problems. www.beyondfear.org - support for those afraid of the dentist! www.childrenshealth.co.uk - advice and help to analyse child symptoms. www.doh.gov.uk - information and links relating to the UK National Health Service. www.dontsmoke.com - help and advice on how to quit! www.mentalhealth.com - information on mental health. www.netdoctor.co.uk - health information and advice. www.pinkribbon.com - about breast cancer. www.planetmedica.co.uk - analyse your illness symptoms. www.tht.org.uk - Terence Higgins Trust - HIV and AIDS education and advice. www.who.int - World Health Organisation - global information and statistics on health matters. WARP TO TOP! |
