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

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This document is a presentation about chronic physical health management for individuals with serious mental illness. It is part of an initiative by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The presentation discusses the high rates of morbidity and mortality among people with serious mental illness, as well as the barriers they face in achieving wellness and managing their health. It also presents several evidence-based interventions specifically designed for individuals with serious mental illness, including health fairs and screenings, the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Nutrition, Exercise & Wellness for Recovery (NEW-R), and Whole Health Action Management (WHAM). The presentation emphasizes the importance of addressing health literacy and promoting treatment adherence among this population. It also provides information on training opportunities and resources for healthcare providers. The document includes charts and statistics on the health conditions and treatment history of individuals with serious mental illness, as well as citations for related research. It concludes with a call to action to visit the SAMHSA initiative website and participate in upcoming webinars.

Keywords

Chronic physical health management

Serious mental illness

American Psychiatric Association

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Morbidity and mortality rates

Barriers to health management

Evidence-based interventions

Wellness Recovery Action Plan

Nutrition, Exercise & Wellness for Recovery

Whole Health Action Management