speaker in mental and physical health

1. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MENTAL
HEALTH & PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
Connection Between Physical and Mental Health

2. Objectives
• This presentation will help participants better understand the link
between mind, behavior and body. Understanding this link is an
important step in identifying strategies to help agricultural workers
who are living with chronic physical conditions and who also present
with mental health conditions – such as depression and anxiety.
Are you aware of the dynamic relationship between your physical and mental health? Your bodies
and minds are intricately connected. By caring for both, you can unlock a happy and fulfilling life
for yourself.

3. Introduction
• Mental health & physical health have a bi-direction and complex
relationship
Physical Health
Mental Health
• The World Health Organization (WHO) defines:
Health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-
being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
“There is no health without mental health.”

4. Understanding how physical and mental health are
connected
• Physical health can be defined as an essential part of overall health of an individual, which
includes everything from physical fitness to overall wellbeing. Physical health is influenced
by a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Regular exercise, a balanced
diet, adequate sleep, stress management, and avoiding harmful substances are important for
maintaining physical health.
• Mental health is a level of psychological wellbeing, or an absence of a mental
disorder; it is the "psychological state of someone who is functioning at a
satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment"Mental health is
maintained by a balance of biological, psychological, and social factors. Good
mental health is associated with a positive outlook, effective coping
mechanisms, strong social support, and healthy relationships.

6. The association between mental and physical health
are:
1. Poor mental health is a risk factor for
chronic physical conditions
2. People with serious mental health
conditions are at high risk of experiencing
chronic physical conditions
3. People with chronic physical conditions are
at risk of developing poor mental health

7. Chronic Medical Conditions & Associated
Mental Health Conditions

9. How physical health impacts mental well-being
How physical health impacts
mental well-being
Maintaining good physical health is
crucial for promoting overall well-
being and can have a positive impact
on mental health. Let’s have a look at
how the Influence of physical health
on mental well-being can affect both
negative and positive ways.
Chronic physical health conditions and
their impact on mental well-being

10. Impact of mental health on physical health
Mental health can have a significant impact on physical health in various ways.
Here are a few important points that state how mental health conditions like
stress and depression impact physical health.
Chronic stress can hurt physical health in
the following ways:
1. Digestive problems
It can lead to digestive problems, such as acid reflux, irritable bowel
syndrome, and ulcerative colitis.
2. Suppressed immune system
It can suppress the immune system, making the body more susceptible to
illness and infection.
3. Headaches and migraines
It can trigger headaches and migraines.

11. 4. Musculoskeletal problems
It can lead to muscle tension and
pain, particularly in the neck, back,
and shoulders.
These were some points on how
stress and physical health are
interconnected. Chronic stress can
have a significant negative impact on
physical health and it is important to
manage stress through relaxation
techniques, exercise, and seeking
support from friends, family, or
mental health professionals.
How depression impacts physical health
Depression can have a significant negative impact on
physical health and it is important to seek treatment
for it through medication, therapy, and lifestyle
changes to improve overall health and well-being.

12. Here are the following ways in which depression and physical health are
interconnected:
1. Cardiovascular disease
It has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure,
and stroke.
2. Digestive problems
It can lead to digestive problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome and acid
reflux.
3. Decreased appetite and weight changes
It can lead to changes in appetite, resulting in weight loss or weight gain.
4. Sexual dysfunction
It can cause sexual dysfunction, such as reduced libido and erectile
dysfunction.

13. Feelings of depression or anxiety are complex and vary from person to person who suffer from
depression or anxiety. Getting help is key. And recognizing symptoms plays a part in knowing
help is needed.
Emotional Symptoms of Depression
 Sadness
 Disinterest in things that normally
bring joy or satisfaction
 Easily irritated
 Anxiety
 Worry
 Numb
 Hopeless
 Overwhelmed
 Feelings of worthlessness
 Lack of focus
Physical Symptoms of Depression
 Chronic headaches
 Fatigue
 Insomnia
 Muscle tension
 Feelings of restlessness
 Feelings of sluggishness
 Unexplained aches and pains
 Digestive troubles

14. Bad effects of Mental illness
• Mental well-being is essential for
humans. Because mental is the base
of our body.
• We can call mental as driver of our
physical body.
• If our driver or mental cause illness it
effect our body directly.
• Therefore we must understand our
mental and we should pay our
attention to keep our mental good.
• It will lead our body for better
tomorrow.

15. Bad effects of Physical illness
• Physical health is very important to our
wellbeing.
• Because if we fell in physical ill I will cause
to our life.
• As a human we depend on our body.
• Therefore if our body not in good
condition that means we can’t do
anything.
• As aN example even we can’t sleep too
without good physical health.

16. How to maintain good mental health?
• We can do several things to maintain our mental health good.
Discuss with another
• Meditation
• Plan our work
• Manage our work
• But some times we will fail control our mental and we can’t
understand what we have to do.
• At that time we can get support from consultancy or physiologist.

17. How maintain good physical health?
• We can practice something to maintain our physical health.
• Daily exercise
• Balance diet
• Understanding about our physical health
• If we want we can get help from consultancy or trainee professionals

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