Journal article
'Please believe me, my life depends on it': physical health concerns of people diagnosed with mental illness
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, Vol.23(11), pp.47-47
01/06/2016
PMID: 27530033
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Abstract
It often comes as a shock to people when they find out that those diagnosed with mental illness die between 10 and 25 years younger than the general public. The next shock comes when discovering suicide accounts for only about 14% of premature death. In most cases preventable illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes are to blame. If we as nurses are to aspire to holistic and non-discriminatory healthcare, this situation simply cannot be tolerated. Another common assumption is people with mental illness are not motivated to improve their physical health, it is simply not a priority for them. This is an interesting assumption given most of the research has been conducted by, and from the perspective of, health professionals. Synergy, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre at the University of Canberra and ACT Health, is strongly committed to consumer involvement in all aspects of the research process.
Details
- Title
- 'Please believe me, my life depends on it': physical health concerns of people diagnosed with mental illness
- Creators
- Brenda Happell - University of CanberraStephanie B Ewart - University of Canberra
- Publication Details
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, Vol.23(11), pp.47-47
- Identifiers
- 991013039585602368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article