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The life expectancy for people with serious
mental illness is:
15 years less than the general population
50 % of people with schizophrenia die
through:
Cardiovascular disease
What are the four health checks for people with serious mental health illness?
Body Mass Index
Pulse Rate
Blood Pressure
Temperature
What percentage of schizophrenic people smoke?
85%
Interaction between what four things can increase food intake for people with mental health?
Anti-psychotics, histamine receptors, serotonin and dopamine.
What are the five clinical features that are used to diagnose metabolic syndrome (pre-disease for diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease)?
Increased abdominal adiposity • Low high density lipoprotein (HDL) • Elevated fasting triglycerides • Hypertension • Impaired fasting glucose or diabetes mellitis
What is motivational interviewing?
A way of working with a person’s level of motivation to change their behaviour.
What are the six stages of change model?
Pre-contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Relapse
The Spirit of MI (ACE) stands for:
Autonomy as opposed to authority. Affirm the client’s right and capacity for selfdirection and facilitate informed choice. • Collaboration as opposed to confrontation. Provide an atmosphere conducive rather than coercive to change. • Evocation as opposed to education. The resources and motivation for change are seen within the client
What are the five basic principles of MI?
- Express Empathy
- Develop discrepancy
- Roll with resistance
- Avoid argumentation
- Support self-efficacy
What are the 3 reasons people smoke?
Memory
Physical addiction
Habit
