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A clear distinction is often made between 'mind' and 'body'. But when considering mental health and physical health, the two should not be thought of as separate. Poor physical health can lead to an increased risk of developing mental health problems. Similarly, poor mental health can negatively impact on physical health, leading to an increased risk of some conditions. Since the founding of the NHS in 1948, physical care and mental health care have largely been disconnected. There is an increasing call on healthcare professionals to consider psychological well being when treating the physical symptoms of a condition and vice versa. How mental health affects physical health double the risk of death from heart disease three times the risk of death from respiratory disease. There are various ways in which poor mental health has been shown to be detrimental to physical health. People with the highest levels of self-rated distress (compared to lowest rat