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This may lead to high blood pressure (and subsequently heart disease), damage to muscle tissue, inhibition of growth, [9] and damage to mental health. Chronic stress also relates directly to the functionality and structure of the nervous system, thereby influencing affective and physiological responses to stress. [3]
Chronic stress also has a lot of illnesses and health care problems other than mental that comes with it. Severe chronic stress for long periods of time can lead to an increased chance of catching illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, depression, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease. [13]
Like in other chronic illnesses, those with ME/CFS often experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression. [12] Psychotherapy, such as CBT may help manage the stress of being ill and teach self-management strategies. [2]: 42 Family sessions may be useful to educate people close to those with ME/CFS about the severity of the illness.
My mental health was at a low from this drastic life change and being in pain 24/7. I dealt with anxiety and depression while waiting for real answers, and it didn’t help that I isolated myself ...
A chronic condition (also known as chronic disease or chronic illness) is a health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time. The term chronic is often applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months.
Beyond physical risks, floods have severe long-lasting mental health consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). [8] Climate change also facilitates the spread of diseases like Lyme disease and leptospirosis through warming temperatures and habitat changes that bring humans into closer contact with disease-carrying organisms .
Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a "state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to his or her community". [1]
People with SMI seek medical services for a variety of non-mental health conditions, including diabetes, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, urinary conditions, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, thyroid disease, digestive conditions and cancer.