The views and habits of the individuals with mental illness about physical activity and nutrition

Abstract

Mental health nurses should be aware of the barriers of individuals with mental illness. It is recommended that mental health nurses make interventions to encourage patients to have physical activity and healthy eating.

The physical health nurse consultant and mental health consumer: An important therapeutic partnership

“…Some consumers who enthusiastically engaged in health behaviour changes experienced physical and mental barriers such as negative symptoms of mental illness and adverse effects from psychiatric medications. Previous literature confirms these perceived barriers impede the social, occupational and physical functioning of consumers (Department of Health 2017; Hassan et al 2020;Hemmings & Soundy 2020;Ince & G€ un€ us ßen 2018;Morgan et al 2014). Consumers in the current study reported the PHNC was able to expertly navigate these challenges by exhibiting sensitivity to these barriers whilst working with the consumer to adopt alternative strategies for achieving their personal health goal.…”

“…Previous literature confirms these perceived barriers impede the social, occupational and physical functioning of consumers (Department of Health 2017; Hassan et al . 2020; Hemmings & Soundy 2020; Ince & Günüşen 2018; Morgan et al . 2014).…”

“…2018) that negatively impact the consumers' social, occupational and emotional functioning and recovery (Department of Health 2017; Hassan et al . 2020; Hemmings & Soundy 2020; Ince & Günüşen 2018; Morgan et al . 2014).…”

Perception of physical health by patients with severe mental illness and their family caregivers: A qualitative study

“…These barriers were related to disease symptoms such as not wanting to leave home due to the side effects of psychiatric drugs, laziness, and pain. In a study conducted by Çelik Ince et al examining individuals with severe mental illness in Turkey, the authors determined that the patients' lack of desire, laziness, rapid fatigue, lack of energy, and a lack of motivation prevented them from being physically active. In a qualitative study by Happell et al that investigated the caregivers of individuals with severe mental illness in Australia, caregivers stated that their patients experienced difficulty performing or maintaining physical activities because of the side effects of drugs, a preference to stay at home rather than participating in social activities, and a lack of motivation and energy.…”

“…Among psychiatric patients, 30%‐40% of deaths are caused by suicides and injuries while 60% are attributed to physical diseases that affect the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, infectious diseases and diabetes . The causes of physical health problems have been reported and include weight gain, psychotropic drug‐related causes, such as sedation, unhealthy lifestyle habits (smoking, alcohol, and a sedentary life), mental health related symptoms, and depressive mood states . Another explanation for the negative health outcomes of these individuals stems from their inability to sufficiently benefit from social health services compared with the general population.…”