Chronic Physical Health Management for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: Integrated Care, Evaluation, and Interventions-Lecture Presentation

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In this video, Dr. Lisa Rosano discusses the management of chronic physical health conditions for individuals with serious mental illness. Dr. Rosano highlights the significant disparities in physical health outcomes for individuals with mental illness and the need for integrated care to address these challenges. She introduces three evidence-based interventions: health fairs and screenings, wellness recovery action planning (WRAP), and nutrition exercise wellness for recovery (NUAR). Dr. Rosano emphasizes the importance of health literacy in helping individuals make informed decisions about their health and describes ongoing research projects aimed at improving physical health outcomes in the mental illness population. She also addresses barriers to effective physical health management, such as denial, treatment of mental health symptoms, and the need for trauma-informed care. Dr. Rosano concludes by highlighting the need for continued research, education, and policy changes to address the complex issues surrounding physical and mental health in individuals with serious mental illness. (Transcript summary of a video presented by Dr. Lisa Rosano)

Keywords

Dr. Lisa Rosano

chronic physical health conditions

serious mental illness

integrated care

evidence-based interventions

health literacy

barriers to effective physical health management

trauma-informed care