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Which factor contributes to poor health in persons with mental health conditions?
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?
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?
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?
According to the text, what was the most common length of stay for episodes?
What is one way to build positive relationships when working with persons with mental health conditions?
What is one way to build positive relationships when working with persons with mental health conditions?
What is an important consideration when de-escalating a situation?
What is an important consideration when de-escalating a situation?
What is one of the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions?
What is one of the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions?
Which factor is the best predictor of long-term weight gain after commencing medication?
Which factor is the best predictor of long-term weight gain after commencing medication?
What may contribute to poor physical health in people with mental health conditions?
What may contribute to poor physical health in people with mental health conditions?
Which statement about mental health diagnosis is true?
Which statement about mental health diagnosis is true?
What is a major determinant of violence?
What is a major determinant of violence?
Which mental conditions are associated with a 25-30 year reduction in life expectancy when combined with drug or alcohol misuse?
Which mental conditions are associated with a 25-30 year reduction in life expectancy when combined with drug or alcohol misuse?
What is the 4th largest contributor to total disease burden according to the ABS (2018) burden of disease study?
What is the 4th largest contributor to total disease burden according to the ABS (2018) burden of disease study?
What is the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and depression?
What is the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and depression?
Which lifestyle factors are likely involved in poor health status among persons with mental health conditions?
Which lifestyle factors are likely involved in poor health status among persons with mental health conditions?
