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Focus on exercise: client and clinician perspectives on exercise in individuals with serious mental health illness
- Authors:
- BROWNE Julia, PENN David L., MIHAS Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 52(4), 2016, pp.387-394.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The health benefits of exercise are well established, yet individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) have a shorter life expectancy due in large part to physical health complications associated with poor diet and lack of exercise. There is a paucity of research examining exercise in this population with the majority of studies having examined interventions with limited feasibility and sustainability. Before developing an intervention, a thorough exploration of client and clinician perspectives on exercise and its associated barriers is warranted. Twelve clients and fourteen clinicians participated in focus groups aimed at examining exercise, barriers, incentives, and attitudes about walking groups. Results indicated that clients and clinicians identified walking as the primary form of exercise, yet barriers impeded consistent participation. Distinct themes arose between groups; however, both clients and clinicians reported interest in a combination group/pedometer based walking programme for individuals with SMI. Future research should consider examining walking programmes for this population. (Edited publisher abstract)
Interpersonal contact and the stigma of mental illness: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- COUTURE, PENN David L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(3), June 2003, pp.291-305.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Stigmatization of mental illness is widespread in Western societies and other cultures. Stigma is detrimental to the well being of persons with mental illness. This can lead to discrimination in housing and employment. It is for these reasons that practitioners have sought methods for reducing stigma. One strategy is increasing interpersonal relations with people with mental illness. This article reviews the literature on the subject.