As you understand, we are talking about blood pressure. Experts in the fields of experimental psychology, neuropsychology, and physiology have long come to the conclusion that high or low blood pressure affects the psyche. After all, blood supply to the brain is a vital factor in the balanced functioning of the entire central nervous system. The brain is one of the first organs to “feel” changes in blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause headaches and even damage brain structures, and low blood pressure can cause oxygen starvation of the brain. The relationship between the state of the brain and the psyche is obvious to everyone. In one of the Nature Communications articles, scientists carefully analyzed the data obtained from a study in which more than half a million older people participated. In the context of this study, the authors' conclusions were as follows: it is very important to distinguish between the many different aspects of the blood pressure issue. For example, increased systolic pressure (upper blood pressure) is when the walls of blood vessels experience pressure while the heart contracts and pushes blood through the blood vessels. arteries, so this increased pressure does not negatively affect a person’s mental state - such patients are calmer and less susceptible to the risks of depressive disorders. Systolic pressure, once again, is the top number on the tonometer display. Systole is the contraction of the heart muscle. But there is also a lower number showing the value of diastolic pressure, the pressure when the heart relaxes after a contraction. These two types of pressure can increase independently of each other. Another important detail: with an increase in systolic (upper) pressure, the researchers noted an improvement in the emotional state of the subjects and this was explained by the increased intensity of blood circulation, and therefore the increased activity of delivering all sorts of necessary and useful nutrients, including oxygen to the brain. The most dangerous to mental health conditions noted by researchers with general high blood pressure, both upper and lower. In such cases, there are risks of developing depressive states, and the emotional state becomes extremely unstable. The disease hypertension develops, the consequences of which are reflected in the psyche, as there are changes in brain nutrition and oxygen consumption. Therefore, it is very important to check the health of the heart and blood vessels, monitor blood pressure, and lead an active lifestyle. Take care of yourself! Sabirov Salavat. My Telegram channel: #Yourpersonalpsychologist You can sign up for an online consultation or personal appointment in Volgograd by calling: +79050620750