Webinar: Connecting Mind and Body for Healthy Living

Your body responds to the way you think, feel and act. This is often called the “mind/body connection.” When you
are stressed, anxious or upset, your body tries to tell you that something isn’t right. For example, high blood pressure
might develop after a particularly stressful event, such as the death of a loved one. People with good emotional
health are aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They have learned healthy ways to cope with the stress
and problems that are a normal part of life. They feel good about themselves and have healthy relationships. Poor
emotional health can weaken your body’s immune system, making you more likely to get colds and other infections
during emotionally difficult times. Also, when you are feeling stressed, anxious or upset, you may not take care of
your health as well as you should. You may not feel like exercising, eating nutritious foods or taking medicine that your
doctor prescribes. Abuse of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs may also be a sign of poor emotional health.