1. Dr. R. Murali Krishna, M.D. President and COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health and James L. Hall, Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit Medical Science Discovers a Powerful New Medicine: The Power of the Mind www.drkrishna.com

2. 1. If youre sick for a few days, chances are youll end up in your doctors office. When youre examined, youll tell your doctor each and every way in which your body is isnt working right. Its our cultures way, after all, to understand illness as a physical problem. When were sick, its due to a stray germ, a troublesome gene or an unfortunate chemical reaction, and we expect our physician to prescribe a medication or procedure to fix it. In the future, though, there may be another element added to standard healing therapies: a visit with a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or therapist. Why? There is increasing evidence that the emotional states and behavioral factors in which mental health professionals specialized play a critical role in the prevention,onset and progression of disease. Most doctors have noticed that a patients attitude makes a difference in recovery. Now, though, its beginning to be realized on a much broader basis just how much influence the brain can have over the body. The proof is coming more and more quickly that the physical world and the human mind and soul are linked at the deepest levels, and each one influences the others. Research indicates that almost all visits to primary care physicians are in some way related to mental health. About a third of medically ill people have psychological problems expressed as physical symptoms. Another third have illnesses as a result of dysfunctional behavior, such as addiction to alcohol, drugs, chemicals or cigarettes. The final third suffer from physical illnesses in which the cure may be influenced by the state of the patients mind. www.drkrishna.com

3. Slowly but surely, our nations health-care system is beginning to pay attention to the power of the mind. In part, thats because researchers continue to provide evidence that the mind is a key player in disease and health. Economics also play a role. Every dollar spent in mental health services saves $3 in other medical costs. For consumers, that may mean the time is coming when the practice and delivery of medicine will routinely include attention to mental health and emotional needs. Until that time, what can you do to tap the power of your mind? A healthy, open and caring outlook lays the groundwork for a healthy body. The first step toward achieving that outlook is to be able to recognize, process and share feelings as soon as possible with someone you trust. Unshared feelings leave an electrophysical residue. The longer you wait to share feelings, the more likely you are to experience them as a destructive force that leads to physical symptoms. You may also wish to adopt these approaches: Have empathy for others. Develop healthy human relationships. Have a purpose in life. Be interested in your community. Seek a balance in life between work, play, creativity and soul. Does this mean you can cure yourself through the power of positive thinking or happy thoughts? Not at all. It is, however, a recognition that attending to mental and emotional states may result both in a sound mind and a sound body. www.drkrishna.com

4. About the Author R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA is a psychiatric expert and pioneer in mind, body, spirit connection. His study of the brain has given him insight to the why of mental health and the how of living a healthy, vibrant life. Dr. Krishnas mental health knowledge and experience is valuable and unique not only because of his extensive study and research of brain function, but also because of his true empathy. He has recently published his first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole From India to Oklahoma City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer Fry, president of news at OPUBCO. R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA Co-Founder & President, James L. Hall, Jr Center for Mind, Body and Spirit President & COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health President, Oklahoma State Board of Health Founding President, Health Alliance for the Uninsured Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Univ. of OK Health Sciences Center Dr. Krishna, an inspiring and engaging speaker, educates his audiences on the latest science in mental health and the healing power of the mind, body, spirit medicine connection. He is often interviewed by television and print news organizations for his expert opinion on mental and emotional health issues. For more information visit www.drkrishna.com About the Book Dr. Krishna has recently published his first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole From India to Oklahoma City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer Fry, president of news at OPUBCO. In this book, Dr. Krishna shares his insights on human resilience and the power of living a vibrant life. He draws upon his own childhood experiences in India; coming to Oklahoma, his passion for helping people understand the importance of a mind, body, spirit connection; and his efforts to help people move forward following the tragic 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this book Dr. Krishna reveals the secrets to living a vibrant life while overcoming: Anxiety Trauma Sleep dysfunction Stress Obesity Emotional dysfunction Depression Addiction Substance abuse Loss Anger Unresolved issues Relationship stress Mental illness Alcoholism www.drkrishna.com