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Which factor contributes to poor health in persons with mental health conditions?

  • Lifestyle factors (correct)
  • Medication side-effects
  • Increased chronic disease risk
  • Reduced access to health care and preventative services
  • What is the purpose of this material?

  • To explain the relationship between mental and physical health
  • To highlight the reduced access to health care services
  • To provide information on mental health conditions (correct)
  • To discuss the impact of psychoactive medications
  • What is one of the topics covered in this material?

  • Positive communication with mental health care providers (correct)
  • Life expectancy of persons with mental health conditions
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Cardiometabolic disease risk in persons with mental health conditions
  • According to the text, what was the most common length of stay for episodes?

    <p>2 weeks or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to build positive relationships when working with persons with mental health conditions?

    <p>Use body language (non-verbal communication)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when de-escalating a situation?

    <p>Express empathy and concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions?

    <p>Mental health stigma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is the best predictor of long-term weight gain after commencing medication?

    <p>Weight change in the first 46 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may contribute to poor physical health in people with mental health conditions?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about mental health diagnosis is true?

    <p>People with mental health problems need to take ownership for their MH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major determinant of violence?

    <p>Socio-demographic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental conditions are associated with a 25-30 year reduction in life expectancy when combined with drug or alcohol misuse?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 4th largest contributor to total disease burden according to the ABS (2018) burden of disease study?

    <p>Mental health and substance misuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and depression?

    <p>Depression increases the risk of CVD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lifestyle factors are likely involved in poor health status among persons with mental health conditions?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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