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What can mental health problems and medications affect?
What can mental health problems and medications affect?
- Energy levels (correct)
- Cholesterol levels
- Weight
- Blood pressure
What is less likely to happen for people with mental health problems?
What is less likely to happen for people with mental health problems?
- Receiving routine checks
- Making medical appointments
- Feeling physical symptoms
- Having physical health conditions (correct)
What might early detection of physical health conditions involve?
What might early detection of physical health conditions involve?
- Anxiety
- Digestive problems
- Fatigue
- Blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol checks (correct)
Flashcards
Effect of mental health on energy
Effect of mental health on energy
Mental health issues and medications can impact an individual's energy levels.
Physical health conditions and mental health
Physical health conditions and mental health
Individuals with mental health problems are unfortunately less likely to receive diagnoses for co-occurring physical health conditions.
Early detection measures
Early detection measures
A proactive approach to detecting physical health conditions early may include routine monitoring of blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol levels.
Study Notes
- People with mental health problems are more likely to have physical health conditions.
- Some mental health problems or medications can affect your energy or motivation to take care of yourself, and can make it difficult to arrange or attend medical appointments.
- People with mental health problems are less likely to receive routine checks (like blood pressure, weight and cholesterol) that might detect symptoms of physical health conditions earlier.
- Mental health problems can come with physical symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, and anxiety creating an upset stomach.
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