The dichotomy of mental and physical diseases does not fully reflect the reality. Mental illnesses often cause physical disorders, and vice versa. Mental health also influences the patient's duration of life. Moreover, it is without doubt that life style and environment strongly influence one's mental and physical health.

In this lecture, Prof. Kondo focuses the close relationship among mind, body, and life, considering some actual cases of mental disease. He also propose an idea of the possible future form of caring.

NOTE:
- This lecture was conducted only in Japanese.
- This content is also available on iTunes U. Refer to “Supplement” below.
(You can play the video offline by downloading it on your iTunes.)