4 ways mental health can equal better health [KSL.com]

Samantha Sangenito 4/13/1712:00 PM

When you go to a doctor’s office, do they ask you how you feel emotionally? Research suggests that they should, because physical health and mental health are connected.

In a ten-year study, Intermountain Healthcare found important correlations in helping people heal better by using team-based practices with patients, including having mental health experts in the doctor’s office. The study was published in Journal of the American Medical Association and recently won the national Hearst Health Award from the Jefferson College of Population Health in March.

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