Why is it important that a therapist has a good understanding of the systems body?

There are a number of physical ailments that can affect a person's mental health. Thyroid conditions can cause depression or anxiety and irritability. Chronic infection can cause fatigue, depression, or irritability. Certain cancers cause severe depression. seizure disorders often go along with episodes of rage. Likewise, emotional problems can affect the body. Depression often exacerbates migraines, or makes normal aches and pains seem much worse. Anxiety can cause an increase in stomach acid, leading to pain or nausea or diarrhea. Severe stress decreases the effectiveness of your immune system, which can make you get sick more easily. So a therapist who understands how the body and emotions can interact can do a better job of diagnosing and treating your emotional problems, and making appropriate referrals to another professional when they are indicated.