A new study found that individuals who have physical health problems are three times likelier than those in good physical condition to be treated for mental health issues (including anxiety disorders such as emetophobia). The study was published in the online journal Health Services Research, and is the first study to show a significant link between mental and physical health.
Medical Problems Lead People to Seek Mental Health Care | Psych …
psychcentral.com7/18/12
Until recently, the biomedical model has downplayed the association between physical and mental health. New research provides concrete evidence of the link.
