Title: 4 ways our physical health could be impacted by our mental health | MQ Mental Health Research
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Content: One study showed that people who have both depression and diabetes tend to have more severe symptoms than those who only have diabetes. Another study revealed that those with both conditions were also 85% more likely to have a heart attack. The research shows the importance of finding people most at risk and monitoring their cardiovascular health. 4) Schizophrenia and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition associated with low bone mass, making them fragile and more likely to fracture. Studies have shown that people living with schizophrenia are at a higher risk of developing the condition and are more likely to experience hip fractures. A review conducted in 2013 looked at different studies which investigated the prevalence of low bone density and osteoporosis. The review found that having schizophrenia almost doubled your chances of having low bone density – and one in two people with schizophrenia will also have low bone mass, as well as a heightened risk of developing Osteoporosis. The researchers point out that more research is needed to find robust conclusions on this matter. These studies show the fundamental link between our mental and physical health – and there are many more like them. The research emphasises the need to integrate mental health into treatments for other conditions – it’s one of the reasons we’re pleased to be funding Dr Sam Norton who’s creating an app to make sure mental health is incorporated into treatment plans for people living with arthritis.