| Definition | Refers to emotional, psychological, and social well-being, encompassing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. | Relates to the state of the body's physical well-being, including organ function, fitness, and overall bodily condition. |
| Focus | Emphasizes emotional stability, cognitive functioning, coping with stress, relationships, and mental well-being. | Focuses on bodily health, encompassing factors like nutrition, exercise, disease prevention, and the absence of physical illnesses. |
| Indicators | Indicators of mental health include mood, emotions, self-esteem, stress levels, interpersonal relationships, and overall psychological well-being. | Indicators of physical health encompass vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate), body weight, fitness level, physical abilities, and the presence of medical conditions. |
| Impact on Life | Affects emotional resilience, decision-making, social interactions, and overall quality of life. | Impacts mobility, daily functioning, energy levels, and the ability to engage in physical activities and tasks. |
| Common Conditions | Includes conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. | Encompasses conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders, and infectious diseases. |
| Treatment Approaches | Involves psychotherapy, counseling, medication, support groups, and lifestyle changes to address mental health conditions. | Involves medical treatments, surgeries, physical therapy, rehabilitation, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care for physical health conditions. |
| Preventive Measures | Focuses on stress management, self-care, building resilience, seeking support, and maintaining healthy relationships. | Emphasizes healthy eating, regular exercise, vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle choices to prevent physical illnesses. |
| Stigma and Perception | May carry social stigma or misconceptions, leading to discrimination and barriers to seeking help. | Generally has less social stigma, although some conditions may still face stigmatization, but healthcare-seeking behavior is more common. |
| Holistic Approach | Encourages a holistic approach to well-being, addressing emotional, social, and psychological aspects of life. | Encourages a holistic approach to well-being, considering lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, and emotional factors in health. |
| Interconnectedness | Recognizes the interconnection between mental and physical health, as poor mental health can impact physical health and vice versa. | Acknowledges that mental well-being can be influenced by physical health, such as the impact of chronic illness on mental state. |
