HOLISTIC HEALTH DYNAMICS: HOW PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING INFLUENCE EACH OTHER

Abstract

The complicated relationship between physical and mental health has grown in significance as a field of interdisciplinary research. This chapter shows the importance of integrated healthcare approaches by looking at how psychological outcomes are affected by psychological well-being and vice versa. According to recent research, treating chronic diseases having a balanced diet and taking part in regular physical activity, all have a significant impact on mental health outcomes like sadness, anxiety, and general life satisfaction. In the same way, it is known that mental illnesses affect physical health via immunological and neuroendocrine responses. In an effort to identify developing patterns, intervention effects, and the necessity of collaborative care models, this chapter reviews recent studies and synthesizes both narrative and critical perspectives.