Your thoughts, attitudes and emotions are just as important to your physical health as diet and exercise. Prolonged stress, anxiety and depression if left untreated can lead to a heart attack. These mental health disorders increase the occurrence of high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat and panic attacks.
“A large and growing body of research shows that mental health is associated with risk factors for heart disease… Evidence shows that mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD can develop after cardiac events, including heart failure, stroke, and heart attack.” – CDC