Physical activity for patients with severe mental illness: Preferences, barriers and perceptions of counselling

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 289-299
Author(s):  
A.J. Romain ◽  
C. Longpré-Poirier ◽  
M. Tannous ◽  
A. Abdel-Baki
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Severe Mental Illness

A pilot comparative study of one-way versus two-way text message program to promote physical activity among people with severe mental illness

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 143-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-De Chen ◽  
Jyh-Jong Chang ◽  
Chang-Chih Kuo ◽  
June-Wei Yu ◽  
Mei-Feng Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Text Message

Stages of change and physical activity among individuals with severe mental illness.

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill L. Bezyak ◽  
Norman L. Berven ◽  
Fong Chan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Stages Of Change

Physical activity as an intervention in severe mental illness

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Aaron A. Kandola ◽  
David P. J. Osborn
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Health Complications

SUMMARY Physical activity is a modifiable risk factor for several physical and mental health conditions. It is well established that people with severe mental illness have increased risk of physical health complications, particularly cardiovascular disease. They are also more likely to be physically inactive, contributing to the elevated cardiovascular and metabolic risks, which are further compounded by antipsychotic medication use. Interventions involving physical activity are a relatively low risk and accessible way of reducing physical health problems and weight in people with severe mental illness. They also have wider benefits for mental health symptoms and quality of life. However, many barriers still exist to the widespread implementation of physical activity interventions in the treatment of severe mental illness. A more concerted effort is needed to facilitate their translation into routine practice and to increase adherence to activity interventions.

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