Mind–Body Connection: The Impact of Mental Health on Physical Well-Being
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Mental Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 152
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, an increasing body of scientific evidence has highlighted the deep and bidirectional relationship between mental and physical health. Disorders such as anxiety, depression, and chronic stress significantly affect the immune system, cardiovascular health, pain perception, gastrointestinal function, and metabolic balance. At the same time, chronic medical conditions can exacerbate or trigger mental health issues, leading to a complex interaction between mind and body.
An area of growing interest is mental processes such as mindfulness, mind-wandering, and interoceptive awareness, which show tangible effects on physiological regulation and overall well-being. Particular attention is also given to the role of mental health in eating disorders, body perception, and self-image, where the influence of the mind on the body is particularly evident.
Advances in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and psychosomatic medicine are helping to develop increasingly integrated and multidisciplinary models. In this Special Issue, we invite researchers and clinicians to submit original studies and reviews that explore the impact of mental health on physical well-being. Contributions may focus on biological mechanisms, innovative therapeutic approaches, psychosomatic and eating disorders, or interventions that promote a real integration of mental and physical health.
Dr. Mario Pinto
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mind–body connection
- mental health
- well-being
- metabolic balance
- immune system
- chronic medical conditions
- body perception
- self-image
- eating disorders
- psychosomatic disorders
- psychosomatic medicine
- innovative thera-peutic approaches
- mindfulness
- mind-wandering
- integrated healthcare
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