RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP QUEENSLAND A future recovered for people facing mental health challenges Healthy Futures Integrating Body and Mind Sarah Childs Executive Manager Clinical and Services Acknowledgement ID: 771718
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RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP QUEENSLAND A future recovered for people facing mental health challenges Healthy Futures: Integrating Body and Mind Sarah Childs Executive Manager Clinical and Services
Acknowledgement Dr Justin Chapman Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Program ManagerE: Justin.Chapman@pcyc.org.au M: 0432 299 240
Physical Health and Mental Health Poor health outcomes for people with mental illness Live 10 – 32 years less Cardiovascular diseaseRespiratory Disease DiabetesSmoking Substance Use Physical inactivity Poor diet
Physical activity Supports Recovery Protects against chronic disease Reduces depression and anxietyImproves quality of life and wellbeingImproves self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-confidence
“exercise makes people feel better” The simplicity of the truism masks the complexity of the probleml ow mood lack of motivation social isolation low income low self-esteem symptoms…….
8 Week Exercise Physiology and Dietetics program for people with mental Illness Partnership between PCYC and RFQ
Enabling Participation Local and personal: the key to helping people get active and stay active
Enablers… Location – local PCYC, inclusive and affordableExperienced Professional Staff – Mental Health friendly Exercise Physiologist and Dietitian Individualised Recovery Support – motivation, practical support, problem solving Peer Support We can share things with the group. We understand each other and we can help each other. We can celebrate that we all got here today!
Program Overview Exercise Physiology:exercise concepts, confidence in use of equipment, individualised health and fitness goal(pre and post assessment)
Program Overview Dietetics: Healthy Eating Guide,nutrition, mindful eating, label reading, diet myths, goals setting, healthy snack preparation
Programs across Queensland 29 Programs delivered in three years in 13 PCYC sites across Queensland (n=193)18 programs delivered in partnership with RFQ (n=103)
Outcomes 2015/2016 programs58 participants 66% completed program (high attendance) Statistically significant reductions in psychological distress and symptoms of depression (K6 scale)Improved self – worth, relationships, coping and general mental health (Aqol-8D) and hope (RAS) 2017/2018 programs attendance median 62.5%Pre and post evaluations to include how the program impacts motivation and attitudes towards nutrition.
Take – home messages There is a need for community exercise and nutrition programs that overcome barriers to participation for people with mental illnessThe HBHM program is well-received by participants and staff Collaborative partnerships support the successful implementation of such a program (location, expertise and support)It is feasible for these programs to be delivered across a broad regionPositive impacts on mental wellbeing achieved by the programFurther evaluation of current programs in progress More work is needed to help people maintain a healthy lifestyle
Winners are Grinners!!Queensland Mental Health Week Awards