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The document titled "Stepping Forward: Using Mobile and Wearable Technology to Increase Physical Activity" is a presentation from an APA (American Psychiatric Association) and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) initiative. The presentation discusses the benefits of increasing physical activity in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) and explores the use of mobile and wearable technology to facilitate this. It emphasizes the importance of physical activity for mental health and highlights the significant lack of physical activity in individuals with SMI. The document includes case studies and examples of various technological interventions, such as smartphone apps, wearables, and video games, that have been used to promote physical activity in individuals with SMI. It also discusses the potential benefits and risks of utilizing technology in this context. The presentation concludes by highlighting the need for further research and exploration of technological interventions to support physical activity in individuals with SMI.
Keywords
Mobile technology
Wearable technology
Physical activity
Severe mental illness
Mental health
APA
SAMHSA
Smartphone apps
Video games
Technological interventions
Funding for SMI Adviser was made possible by Grant No. SM080818 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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