Physical Health, Lifestyle - Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep - in Mental Health Customers
Category:
41
Credits:
1.5
Objectives:
At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Define the prevalence rates of physical illness among individuals with mental illness
2. Understand that physical illnesses are often missed in those with mental illness
3. Understand that physical illnesses can cause some of the psychiatric symptoms that individuals present with
4. Define health-related lifestyle risks in people with mental illness
5. Identify lifestyle factors that may contribute to both physical and mental health
6. Identify strategies for reducing the health-related lifestyle risks in people with mental illnesses.
Description:
This course will explore the issues of health-related lifestyle and physical health in individuals with mental illnesses. Both physical illnesses and health-related lifestyle risks, such as obesity, poor exercise, insomnia, smoking and more, occur at higher rates among those with mental illness, yet they too often go unrecognized and/or unaddressed. People with mental illness, just like those without mental illness, can be taught the importance of lifestyle in physical health and well-being and, with the proper supports, just like for those without mental illness, will make changes in relevant behavior. We also examine the role of certain factors, such as omega-3 fatty acids, Mediterranean Diet, carbohydrate cravings, exercise, exercise intensity and sleep on both physical health and mental health.
Key words: Article, Physical health, medical problems, nutrition, diet, exercise, sleep, physical exam, lifestyle, health, obesity, BMI, metabolic syndrome, weight, weight loss, insomnia, mental health, omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, DHA, Mediterranean Diet, carbohydrate cravings, Skypek
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
CFAAP, California Foundation for Advancement of Addiction Professionals
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Board of Registered Nursing
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist 04/2012 - 03/2014
