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by Dr Amit Mistry and Dr Lynne Drummond
Published: November 2018
People with severe mental illness are less likely to attain the Chief Medical Officers' (CMOs') recommended weekly physical activity guidelines when compared to the general population. The reasons for this are multifactorial and the increasing premature mortality gap in severe mental illness needs to be proactively addressed.
Physical activity is a cheap, accessible treatment option that could improve cardiometabolic health and mental health symptomatology. The beneficial effects of physical activity within severe mental illness can be categorised through the biopsychosocial model. There are, however, potential risks and contraindications associated with physical activity initiation in severe mental illness, as outlined by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM) exercise prescription guidelines.
Psychiatrists can validate the benefits of regular physical activity and healthier lifestyle choices for patients. In this module, which includes expertise from leading researchers and service users involved with physical activity interventions, we will:
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