The article "Understanding Mental Health Challenges in Cardiovascular Care" by Paweł Borkowski and Natalia Borkowska explores the profound link between cardiovascular health and mental well-being. It highlights how cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) can lead to mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression, and how these mental conditions can worsen or increase the risk of CVDs. The authors emphasize the need for a holistic approach to healthcare that integrates physical and mental health treatments, including psychotherapy, pharmacological interventions, lifestyle modifications, and digital health technologies. They also discuss the significant role of family and social support in recovery and address barriers to integrating mental health care in cardiovascular treatment. The article calls for policy changes and healthcare system reforms to facilitate the integration of mental health services into cardiovascular care, ultimately improving patient outcomes. The authors advocate for a paradigm shift towards more inclusive and integrated care models that prioritize holistic care by increasing awareness about the connection between heart and mind.The article "Understanding Mental Health Challenges in Cardiovascular Care" by Paweł Borkowski and Natalia Borkowska explores the profound link between cardiovascular health and mental well-being. It highlights how cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) can lead to mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression, and how these mental conditions can worsen or increase the risk of CVDs. The authors emphasize the need for a holistic approach to healthcare that integrates physical and mental health treatments, including psychotherapy, pharmacological interventions, lifestyle modifications, and digital health technologies. They also discuss the significant role of family and social support in recovery and address barriers to integrating mental health care in cardiovascular treatment. The article calls for policy changes and healthcare system reforms to facilitate the integration of mental health services into cardiovascular care, ultimately improving patient outcomes. The authors advocate for a paradigm shift towards more inclusive and integrated care models that prioritize holistic care by increasing awareness about the connection between heart and mind.