Chronic Physical Health Management for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: Integrated Care, Evaluation, and Interventions-View Presentation

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In this webinar, Dr. Lisa Rosano, an expert in psychiatry and mental health policy, discusses managing chronic physical health in individuals with serious mental illness through integrated care, emphasizing health interventions and literacy. Highlighting a significant lifespan reduction in this population due to preventable conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, she argues for more proactive strategies. Dr. Rosano discusses various programs: health fairs, the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Nutrition Exercise and Wellness for Recovery (NEWR), and Whole Health Action Management (WHAM), all designed to improve health literacy and management for mental illness. The interventions focus on practical tools, peer support, and motivational interviewing. Dr. Rosano stresses integrating behavioral and primary care, addressing health literacy for better medical management, and overcoming systemic access barriers. The session also covers training opportunities for implementing these strategies, showcasing the importance of considering factors like poverty and tailored education, to address comorbid conditions and improve long-term health outcomes. Questions during the presentation underscored the role of peer support and employment in enhancing health management.

Keywords

integrated care

mental illness

chronic health management

health literacy

preventable conditions

peer support

motivational interviewing

behavioral and primary care integration

systemic access barriers