Nutrition & Exercise for Wellness & Recovery (NEW-R): A Health Activation Intervention-Presentation and Q&A

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Amy Cohen introduces SMI Advisor's webinar on Nutrition and Exercise for Wellness and Recovery. SMI Advisor is an initiative dedicated to helping clinicians implement evidence-based care for individuals with serious mental illness. The webinar has been approved for various credits for different healthcare professionals. The presentation slides are available for download, and questions can be submitted during the webinar for a Q&A session at the end. Dr. Kutina Brown is the guest speaker for the webinar and is introduced as a professor for Midwestern University's Occupational Therapy Program. She discusses the development of NU-R, a weight loss program for individuals with serious mental illness. NU-R is an eight-week program that focuses on skills training, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and environmental support. Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of intentionality, making small changes, and creating an environment that supports change. The program has been shown to have positive outcomes in perceived competence and engagement in healthy lifestyle practices. However, weight loss outcomes have varied between different implementation sites, suggesting the importance of the environment in which the program is implemented. Dr. Brown encourages clinicians to consider implementing NU-R and tailoring the program to specific populations, such as youth or individuals with mobility issues. The presentation ends with recommendations for implementing NU-R, including involving OT students, adapting the program for virtual delivery, and creating a culture of wellness in healthcare settings.

Keywords

SMI Advisor

webinar

evidence-based care

NU-R

weight loss program

cognitive-behavioral strategies

perceived competence

specific populations

OT students

virtual delivery