Stress affects every organ in our body. It impacts both our mental and physical well-being. Half the world’s population will experience a mental disorder in their lifetime. Dr. Ruma Bhargava, Global Health Executive at the World Economic Forum, emphasizes the strong connection between the mind and body. Mental health should be a priority to maintain overall well-being.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, experts stress the importance of taking care of our bodies to help our minds. For example, stress often causes physical reactions. You may feel butterflies in your stomach or notice your heart pounding during anxious moments. This happens to almost everyone, not just a few.

Dr. Bhargava explains that it’s wrong to think of mental and physical health separately. How we think and feel is deeply connected. A Harvard study shows that one in two people will develop a mental disorder at some point in life.

Promoting healthy habits is crucial for improving public health. According to Dr. Bhargava, stress and anxiety cause physical symptoms. If you’re anxious, your body temperature can rise, and you might lose control over some movements. These are examples of how stress can affect different organs in the body.

Understanding and addressing this mind-body link is critical for everyone’s well-being.