Quality of life and impact on mental health

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to examine the literature on quality of life and its impact on mental health, addressing general health principles and the factors influencing mental health. Objective: To analyze people's quality of life and its impact on mental health. Method: Integrative literature review. Results: A total of 73 articles were retrieved from the SciELO database. The results for the search combinations were: 35 articles for "Impact on health and mental health," 4 articles for "Impact on health and quality of life," and 3 articles for "Quality of life and mental health." Final considerations: The multidisciplinary team must be prepared to manage adverse events and the individual challenges faced by each patient, while raising awareness among both the family and the patient regarding the importance of healthcare and the changes needed to improve quality of life.