Hearts+Minds Lunch & Learn Session 1

Mental Health Is Physical Health

Your mental and physical health are connected—and caring for one means caring for both.

Join NAMI Mississippi for a Hearts+Minds Lunch & Learn exploring practical ways to take an active role in your overall health and wellness. Through Chapters 1–5 of NAMI Hearts+Minds, participants will learn how the brain and body work together, how to advocate for their health needs, and strategies for managing common health challenges.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this Lunch & Learn, participants will be able to:

• Explain the connection between mental and physical health and recognize how the brain and body influence one another.

• Practice medical self-advocacy by communicating health needs, preparing for appointments, and taking an active role in their care team.

• Recognize the relationship between mental health conditions and chronic physical health conditions and identify ways to reduce health risks.

• Explore strategies for managing chronic pain, including non-medical and complementary approaches.

• Strengthen medication-management skills by understanding medications, recognizing potential side effects and interactions, and communicating concerns with health care providers.

Small steps can make a meaningful difference. Learn how to become an active partner in your care and support both your mental and physical well-being.