The Mind-Body Connection
The connection between the mind and body is important because it recognizes that our physical and mental well-being are directly linked to one another. Mental and physical health are no longer considered separate domains. Commonly, the researchers of the mind-body connection focus on how mental stress causes a physical response, and vice versa. In order to help you to better understand the ways that stress directly impacts the body, we have included the following diagram.
How the body is influenced by stress:
Source: Ontario's Basic Certification Training Program
