New Wellness Model at Cornerstone!
August 3rd, 2009
Cornerstone's Wellness Model for Treatment
Increasingly, we're discovering more about the body/mind health connection. But even though we know the two are linked, Americans are still more likely to seek help for the mind only in cases of depression or suicidal thoughts, according to the American Psychological Association. When it comes to our physical well-being people often turn to diet after diet rather than deal with the emotional issues that lead them to overeat. Many people will treat the physical ailment that may have been actually prevented if they had only sought help for the stress that preceded the illness (APA). The connection between these two areas is often missed!
Check out these statistics!
- 93 percent of Americans say that perceptions, thoughts, and choices affect physical health (APA national poll, 2005)
- Two-thirds of all office visits to family physicians are due to stress-related symptoms (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- 58 percent of Americans believe that one can't have good physical health without good mental health (APA national poll, 2005)
- High levels of hostility have been found to predict heart disease more often than high cholesterol, cigarette smoking, or obesity (Health Psychology, November 2002)
- More than 1/3 of Americans say they have had an illness that was primarily caused by stress (APA national poll, 2005)
- Research supports the idea that having a positive outlook can extend one's life (Emotional Longevity: What Really Determines How Long You Live, Norman B. Anderson and Elizabeth P. Anderson, 2003)
Because of the reality of the body/mind connection, Cornerstone has decided to address wellness issues head-on. We'll work with you and your physician to address diet and exercise and help you set up your own treatment regiment. If you would like to talk about this connection or learn how we can help, give us a call at 419-483-9411 or contact us via e-mail at: info@bellevuecornerstone.com. We would love to work with you and encourage you as you pursue health in all areas of your life.
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