Mental Health Disorders and Chronic Physical Illness
CPDTime.
1h 15m
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CPD1h 15m of CPD
First Published
Updated03 February 2019
Expires
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia
Course Overview
People who have been diagnosed with depression, for example, are at an increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and chronic bronchitis. A person with schizophrenia is at a greater risk of becoming obese and developing diabetes and osteoporosis.
This Course examines why mental health disorders can be associated with both the onset and maintenance of chronic physical conditions.
Topics
- What is the reciprocal relationship between mental health disorders and chronic physical illness?
- How to provide holistic physical and mental health care
- Preventing poor health outcomes
Need
It is widely known that a person who has been diagnosed with a chronic disease is at a greater risk of developing a mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety disorder. What is perhaps less well known is the reverse, that is, that mental health disorders can be associated with both the onset and maintenance of a chronic physical condition.
Health professionals must understand why this is the case and be alert to the increased likelihood of comorbid chronic physical disorders in people diagnosed with mental health disorders. This understanding is fundamental to providing holistic care when caring for those with both a mental health disorder and a physical illness.
Purpose
The purpose of this Course is to enhance understanding of the reciprocal relationship between mental health disorders and chronic physical illness.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the reciprocal relationship between mental health disorders and chronic physical illness
- List examples of chronic physical illness that are associated with mental health disorders
- Identify how physical illness can be prevented or minimised in those individuals suffering from mental health disorders
Target Audience
This Course is relevant to registered nurses and other health professionals caring for people with a mental health disorder and a chronic physical illness.
Disclosure
No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.
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