Would you agree with this statement?

[steve-in-kville]

"Good physical health will always lead to good mental health."

As heard on one of many podcasts I listen to. I think this was geared towards people who already struggle with mental health issues, specially clinical depression, bipolar and PTSD.

Comment, discuss. I have no real direction for this thread. May chime in later with my own thoughts.

 

[Don Fairbanks]

"Good physical health will always lead to good mental health."

As heard on one of many podcasts I listen to. I think this was geared towards people who already struggle with mental health issues, specially clinical depression, bipolar and PTSD.

Comment, discuss. I have no real direction for this thread. May chime in later with my own thoughts.

"Good physical health is a prerequisite for good mental health."

 

[Pete L]

"Good physical health is a prerequisite for good mental health."

I hope not.
What happens if you get a serious illness.
Does that poor mental health is inevitable as well?

 

[renegadenate]

I hope not.
What happens if you get a serious illness.
Does that poor mental health is inevitable as well?

If you get an injury or illness, it will definitely affect your mental health (anger, depression, etc.).

 

[Don Fairbanks]

I hope not.
What happens if you get a serious illness.
Does that poor mental health is inevitable as well?

Let's hope you are of strong body and mind prior, which will often help your outcome.

 

[Anna C]

Good physical health provides a favorable environment for good mental health to exist, and facilitates the physiology and processes needed for it to flourish.

Unfortunately there are many mental health issues that cannot be fixed simply with good physical health. So I definitely would not agree with the original statement, "Good physical health will always lead to good mental health."

 

[3letterslong]

Whoever said that is a moron and definitely not qualified to talk on mental health.

 

[Don Fairbanks]

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[Georgiaoutdoors]

Good physical health provides a favorable environment for good mental health to exist, and facilitates the physiology and processes needed for it to flourish.

Unfortunately there are many mental health issues that cannot be fixed simply with good physical health. So I definitely would not agree with the original statement, "Good physical health will always lead to good mental health."

This is the best answer on here so far. This is my profession and I agree 100%

Good physical health will most often improve mental health, but it does not automatically lead to good mental health.

 

[watchnerd]

I workout because I know they're watching my every move.

Eventually, they'll come for me.

I need to be ready!

 

[Steve W.]

The brain is part of the body. Physical vs. mental is a false dichotomy.

 

[Don Fairbanks]

I workout because I know they're watching my every move.

Eventually, they'll come for me.

I need to be ready!

Guessing your gym is papered with newspaper headlines circled in red with connecting arrows.

 

[steve-in-kville]

Whoever said that is a moron and definitely not qualified to talk on mental health.

It was a combat vet, if that means anything.

 

[Don Fairbanks]

I workout because I know they're watching my every move.

Eventually, they'll come for me.

I need to be ready!

Watchnerd putting together his macrocycle.

 

[Don Fairbanks]

It was a combat vet, if that means anything.

Have you watched any of the Shawn Ryan Show episodes ?

 

[3letterslong]

It was a combat vet, if that means anything.

It means he's probably in a position to give ignorant advice to a lot of suffering people.

 

[Boris Bachmann]

It was a combat vet, if that means anything.

Zero disrespect intended, but it means they are a combat vet. Can they empathize better w. other vets? Of course, but that doesn't mean they are particularly qualified to give mental health advice.

Being in good physical shape is going to put someone in a better position to be mentally healthy, but that doesn't mean it's necessary or that it will always lead to positive mental/emotional outcomes. How many people in great shape do you know that are kind of a mess? I know quite a few, and a couple of them left this world of their own volition. Would they have left sooner if they hadn't been in shape? I don't know.

 

[steve-in-kville]

Have you watched any of the Shawn Ryan Show episodes ?

He's a favorite of mine, but this wasn't him.

 

[steve-in-kville]

It means he's probably in a position to give ignorant advice to a lot of suffering people.

As mentioned, I have no real direction intended, but I see and even agree with some points being made.

 

[Don Fairbanks]

He's a favorite of mine, but this wasn't him.

Same.