There is No Health Without Mental Health

There is now a growing understanding of the impact of medical illnesses on emotions, as well as the impact of mental illness on physical health. The modern reappraisal of the mind-body connection demonstrates there is no health without mental health. Even with good mental health, a high rate of nonadherence to medical treatment recommendations is the rule and not the exception, with the mean rate approximating 50%. Untreated mental disease creates a greater barrier to adherence across all specialties. Addressing mental health in a post-pandemic landscape must be a priority to ensure the health of all our patients and to enhance adherence to medical care.