Physical Health And Mental Health Flashcards
How does substance misuse affect a persons physical health activity?
They are reported to have poor physical fitness, loss of bone mass and a reduction in type II muscle tissue.
How should physical health programmes focus on people with mental illness so that they have a greater impact?
They should centre around concrete and specific tasks.
It should be made in aim to help participants achieve specific goals.
It requires active participation as apposed to passive listening or watching.
It requires a good deal of effort from the participants.
They should seek delayed results so that the participants learn to wait for gratification.
Self discipline should be taught alongside for the participants benefit.
How are people with schizophrenia affected in terms of physical health needs?
They score below the minimum on physical fitness.
They are more commonly over weight, have excess body fat and are unfit.
How does someone’s mental health affect their weight?
A person may comfort eat which will cause them to gain weight.
A person may not eat when they are unwell, though as they get better their appetite will increase including their weight.
