Background There is a growing expectation in national and international policy and from
professional bodies that nurses be role models for healthy behaviours, the rationale being …

Background Patients suffering from severe mental disorders, including schizophrenia, major
depression and bipolar disorders, have a reduced life expectancy compared to the general …

Objective The physical activity (PA) sector has an important role to play within the treatment
of mental illness (MI). This review aims to summarize the literature examining healthcare …

Background Despite an increase in studies showing the efficacy of lifestyle interventions in
improving the poor health outcomes for people with severe mental illness (SMI), routine …

Exercise is an effective evidenced-based intervention for a range of mental health
conditions, however sparse research has investigated the exercise prescription behaviours …

Purpose: While a healthy lifestyle would be an asset to people experiencing psychotic
disorders, not all mental health professionals provide counselling regarding healthy …

This study offers the first insight into the perspectives of secure inpatients regarding
exercise. Individuals living with severe mental illness (SMI) engage in less exercise and …

People with severe mental disorders report significantly poorer physical health and a higher
mortality rate compared with the general population. Several interventions have been …

Abstract Background: Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are trained to deliver
exercise and physical activity interventions for people with chronic and complex health …

Background: Physical activity (PA) significantly improves physical health and clinical
symptoms across mental disorders. Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are trained to …