Mind/Body Health
Did you know:
- 93 percent of Americans say that perceptions, thoughts, and choices affect physical health (APA national poll, 2005)
- 58 percent of AMericans believe that one can't have good physical health without good mental health (APA national poll, 2005)
- 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)
Increasingly, Americans are discovering the mind/body health connection. APA's public education campaign, "Mind/Body Health: For a Healthy Mind and Body, Talk to a Psychologist," highlights psychology's unique role at the intersection of mental and physical well-being.
In this section, you will find information and materials on the campaign, as well as research and resources on mind/body health.
For more information on the Mind/Body Health campaign, please contact the PR staff listed at the right of this page.
General Information
Mind/Body Health Fact Sheets
Mind/Body Health PSAs
Mind/Body Health VNRs
News Releases
November 9, 2005, Stress Teleconference
