Motor coordination issues can predict future mental illness
Physical signs like uncontrolled movements or coordination problems often appear before a formal diagnosis of conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
Since the 1800s, physicians have observed that physical movement and mental health are deeply intertwined. Modern research involving nearly 3,500 people suggests that motor abnormalities are not just side effects of psychological distress, but are measurable indicators that can predict the specific nature of a person's mental health risk.
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