Erica Garcia, LPC November 27, 2022 Anxiety, Depression, Health, Lifestyle, Stress How Mental Health Affects Physical Health Erica Garcia, LPC November 27, 2022 Anxiety, Depression, Health, Lifestyle, Stress The mind and body are often seen as separate, but mental health and physical health are closely related. Having good mental health can positively affect your physical health, as well as the reverse.