Mind And Body Flashcards
What is the mind?
The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
What is the body?
The physical structure of an animal
What is the NHS five year forward view?
Triple integration of physical and mental health care
What are particular vulnerable systems in people with schizophrenia?
Iatrogenic:
Cardiovascular
Metabolic
What is the long term vision of the mind and body programme?
Mind and body programme delivery (Y1-Y5)
Short term outputs at programme end (Y5)
Benefits realisation (Y20+)
What are the core workstreams of the mind and body programme?
Work stream 1:
Improving identification and diagnosis of mind and body needs
Workstream 2:
Developing new and enhancing existing service and system infrastructure
Workstream 3:
Learning and development to kill the workforce to be aware and practice essential skills confidently
How might mental health problems engender physical health problems?
Physical side effects of medication
Direct effects of chronic stress on cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems
Direct effects of eating disorders of self harm
Higher rates of unhealthy behaviours (smoking, alcohol)
Reduced ability or motivation to manage physical health
Less effective health seeking
Barriers accessing care, stigma and diagnostic overshadowing
How might physical health problems engender mental health problems?
Mental health not of living with a chronic condition
Psychiatric side effects of drugs (eg steroids)
Direct effects of hormonal imbalances on mental health
Increased risk of dementia in people with CVD/diabetes
How does depression affect mortality in long term medical conditions?
Increased mortality
Greater effect on quality of life
Increased morbidities
What is adjustment disorder?
Period of low mood/anxiety 1-6 months after onset of health condition or event
What is the effect of schizophrenia on mortality?
Life expectancy 15-20 years you get
Twice as likely to die from cardiovascular disease
Three times more likely to die from respiratory disease
Significant increased cancer mortality
