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Mental Health is Physical Health

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Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. For example, depression increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Similarly, the presence of chronic conditions can increase the risk for mental illness.

Regardless of whether you’re managing a serious mental illness, experiencing symptoms of stress, or simply seeking ways to improve your health, there is one theme that is true for everyone: Mental Health is Physical Health.

Source: CDC, NAMI Hearts and Minds

Physical Health Resources

Statewide Resources.pdf (pa.gov): Statewide directory of resources on health, disability, insurance, and more.
National Institutes of Health Physical Activity, Tools & Resources: These tools and resources help families and communities better understand physical activity and how it relates to maintaining a healthy weight.
Physical and Reproductive Health | Youth.gov: Information on physical health and health care for runaway youth and youth affected by homelessness.
National Institutes of Health Physical Wellness Toolkit: Personalized checklists to improve your health in a variety of health and wellness categories.
Youth Physical Activity Guidelines Toolkit (CDC): This toolkit can be used by anyone who promotes youth physical activity.
Diet and mental health | Mental Health Foundation: Brief overview of the connection between diet and mental health.
Food and mental health - Mind: It can be difficult to eat well when we have poor mental health. These are some tips which might help if you are struggling.
Health and Wellness.pdf (files-simplefileupload.com): Health and Wellness fillable self-care planner.
Testing.com: Testing.com is an educational web resource with hundreds of easy-to-read lab testing guides, all reviewed by our Medical Review Board of experts. We also offer confidential, secure and convenient online lab test ordering powered by our laboratory partners.