The Relationship between Physical and Mental Health
IN THIS ISSUE: Understanding the Interplay between Mind and Body – More Than a Broken Heart – A Pound of Cure – In Search of Support – Food for Thought – Diabetes and Mental Health – Connecting Body and Mind – The Gold Standard: Getting Physical for Mental Health. 
Vol. 22, No. 1
Guest Editorial
Understanding the Interplay between Mind and Body
More Than a Broken Heart
Over the next 20 years, heart disease and depression are expected to top the list as leading causes of disease burden worldwide, and the two conditions are closely connected
A Pound of Cure
Weight gain is a serious mental health issue, with complex causes and no easy cure
In Search of Support
Compassion and understanding are good for your health., but getting emotional support when you’re physically ill is not always simple
Food for Thought
The LEAN program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health teaches young people the essentials of nutrition and an active lifestyle
Diabetes and Mental Health
Dr. Mona Gupta cares for patients with concurrent medical and psychiatric problems at Women’s College Hospital
Connecting Body and Mind
The Canadian Mental Health Association promotes mind and body fitness
The Gold Standard
Research evidence supports the benefits of integrating exercise programs into mental health services
Fast Facts
Fast facts on physical and mental health, including sources
Re: Cover
Elysa Martinez, Corpus (mixed media on fabric, 17” x 37.5”). Reproduced by permission. This work appears in the Being Scene 2005 art exhibit at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.