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

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Video Summary

In the video, Lisa discusses some questions and topics raised by viewers. One person mentioned that the CDC has changed the age for colon screening and Lisa suggests checking in on that. Another question was about the use of peer support in health promotion and Lisa explains that peer support can be valuable in many areas as long as the peer supporters have the necessary knowledge. Lisa also mentions that peer support has been used in interventions such as health fairs, medication adherence, and HIV testing. There is a question about finding out when the next WAM training is, and Lisa suggests contacting the National Council or visiting their website. The relationship between employment and overall mental and physical health is discussed, including the impact of work-related stress on health and the benefits of structure and social support in the workplace. Lisa also mentions that focusing on health is important in employment programs, especially for people with serious mental illness and comorbid physical health conditions. Finally, Lisa provides resources for helping youth with comorbid conditions, including the SAMHSA and NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Young Adults and Transition Age Youth, as well as various programs and initiatives focused on youth mental health and wellness.

Keywords

CDC

colon screening

peer support

WAM training

employment and health