Serious Mental Illness and Mortality Rates

Berren, Michael R.; Hill, Katherine; Merikle, Elizabeth; Gonzalez, Noel; Santiago, José

doi:10.1176/ps.45.6.604

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“…First, exercise may help physical problems as individuals with serious mental illness have an increased risk of morbidity and a high degree of co-morbidity of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, respiratory and cardiovascular disease. 3,4 For example, people with schizophrenia have a high risk for obesity, often induced by antipsychotic medication use, increasing the chance for cardiometabolic disorders. 5,6 Second, exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on cognition and brain structure in both healthy individuals and psychiatric patients.…”

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Exercise practices in individuals at clinical high risk of developing psychosis

Deighton

Addington

2013

Early Intervention Psych

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Aim Recent research suggests aerobic exercise has a positive impact on symptoms and cognition in psychosis. Since individuals with psychosis are at risk of weight gain and the resultant metabolic side effects, developing effective exercise programs is of interest. Furthermore, this may be a useful intervention for those who are at risk of developing psychosis i.e. those at clinical high risk (CHR). The aim of this initial exploratory project was to examine the role of exercise in participants at CHR for psychosis. Methods A comprehensive questionnaire was developed to assess current physical activity involvement, exercise levels in terms of frequency, intensity and duration, and perceived fitness levels. Reported barriers to exercise and reasons for exercising were also considered. Eighty participants, 40 CHR and 40 healthy-controls, were assessed with this questionnaire. Results Overall, both groups were involved in a wide range of physical activity. Healthy controls reported higher levels of participation in indoor/outdoor activities and strength and/or flexibility training. They also exercised more frequently, more intensely and reported higher perceived fitness levels than CHR participants. Levels of exercise were unrelated to clinical symptoms and functioning in CHR participants. CHR youth reported more barriers to exercise and less positive reasons for exercising that were related to self-perception. Conclusion The results suggest that exercise should be investigated further in the CHR population as it may have treatment implications.

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Exercise practices in individuals at clinical high risk of developing psychosis

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Addington

2013

Early Intervention Psych

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“…1 About 15 years ago, it was established that 60 percent of individuals with mental illness developed serious medical comorbidities that resulted in a lost life span of 15e20 years compared to the general population. 2 However, recently, even more alarming evidence indicates the risk for lost years of life has accelerated to 25 years earlier than the general population. 3 These medical problems may be due to the mental illness itself as well as the adverse effects of medications used in the treatment.…”

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A study of psychiatry morbidity and co-morbid physical illness among convicted and awaiting trial inmates in Jos prison

Armiya'u

Audu

Obembe

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Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine

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“…Collectively, studies have shown that people with psychiatric disabilities report disproportionately high blood pressure, as well as bowel, breathing and heart problems (Berren, Hill, Merikle, Gonzales, & Santiago, 1994;Left, 1996). Similarly, Ruschena, Mullen and Burgess (1998) found that individuals with a psychiatric illness died from cardiovascularrelated illness three times more frequently than the general population.…”

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Health Behaviors among Individuals with Schizophrenia and Depression

Leas

McCabe

2007

J Health Psychol

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This article presents findings from a study that evaluated the utility of Protection Motivation Theory to explain cardiovascular health behaviors among people with schizophrenia (n = 83) and depression (n = 70). Results indicated that the prevalence of overweight, cigarette smoking and a sedentary lifestyle were greater among people with a mental illness compared to individuals without a mental illness. Major predictors were high levels of fear of cardiovascular disease, lack of knowledge of correct dietary principles, lower self-efficacy, limited social support and psychiatric symptoms. Implications of these results are discussed in designing education and preventive health programs for individuals with schizophrenia and Mental Depressive Disorder (MDD). Keywords■ health behaviors ■ health risks ■ major depressor disorder ■ schizophrenia ■ health risks ■ major depressor disorder ■ schizophrenia

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Serious Mental Illness and Mortality Rates

Cited by 41 publications

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Exercise practices in individuals at clinical high risk of developing psychosis

Exercise practices in individuals at clinical high risk of developing psychosis

A study of psychiatry morbidity and co-morbid physical illness among convicted and awaiting trial inmates in Jos prison

Health Behaviors among Individuals with Schizophrenia and Depression

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