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difficulty with concentration and planning – you may find it hard to arrange or attend medical appointments if your mental health problem affects your concentration.

low motivation – some mental health problems or medications can affect your energy or motivation to take care of yourself.

genetics – the genes that make it more likely that you will develop a mental health problem may also play a part in physical health problems.

This can be for a variety of reasons, including: Research shows that people with a mental health problem are more likely to have a preventable physical health condition such as heart disease. How does my mental health affect my physical health?

Nearly one in three people with a long-term physical health condition also has a mental health problem, most often depression or anxiety. Physical health problems significantly increase our risk of developing mental health problems, and vice versa.

how does my mental health affect my physical health.

This content mentions anxiety and depression, which some people may find triggering.