Body X mind? Does this still exist?

Unfortunately in our society we value the body over the mind. This is a fact and it is not only up to me change it. But what do we know about maintaining our psychological health? What do we teach our children about emotional hygiene?

Unlike physical health, psychological health can take a long time to signal something is wrong or even can give confusing signals and lead us to another path. Although body and mind are treated as something distinct, they always work together and that is how we should understand our health.

Regardless of culture people still find it strange when someone searches for a psychologist for "simple" reasons or a problem that does not appear to be large enough to warrant the initiation. I invite you to watch this presentation, by the psychologist Guy Winch, and reflect on why we do not take care of our emotions, our minds, with the same care we take care of our bodies.

See you next time,

Laura