mentally ill - life expectancy 25 years shorter than general

[Guest guest]

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the general population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12732954

Mental health nurses 'set bad example to patients'

Nearly 40,000 people in the South West suffer from dementia

Continue reading the main story Poor physical health is rife among people with severe mental illness in the UK, a study shows.

The study leader said mental health nurses might be partly to blame for setting a bad example.

High levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes were found among 782 patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The University of East Anglia study suggests this is why their life expectancy is much reduced.

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the general population.

The latest work, published in BMC Psychiatry, adds to evidence that physical health, not mental health issues, such as suicide, are primarily to blame.

Continue reading the main story Study findings

66% had a Body Mass Index greater than 25 (the cut off point for the normal range)

34% had high blood pressure

52% had abnormally high cholesterol levels

Calculate your BMI

It found that inactivity, poor diet, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption were the norm.

A high number of the participants were being prescribed drugs known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are associated with weight gain.

Lead researcher Professor Gray, of UEA's School of Nursing and Midwifery, said: "Mental health nurses do a tough job and are compassionate and highly committed.

"But they do not tend to be skilled at managing the physical health of their patients."

Bad example

Professor Gray said that many mental health nurses often did not follow a healthy lifestyle themselves.

His previous research has showed that mental health workers have a higher rate of smoking than the general population.

He suggested that their bad habits might rub off.

"Since mental health workers tend to have sustained one-to-one relationships with their patients over many years, those who smoke, have a poor diet and fail to take regular exercise are having a negative influence on the lives of already vulnerable people.

"We urgently need to train our mental health workers to lead by example and intervene if their patients' physical health is deteriorating.

"All health professionals have a duty to promote health in the patients they treat.

"Government guidelines must reflect the shared responsibility all health care professionals have to promote health in one of the most marginalized and socially excluded groups in our society."

Dr , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said: "Mental health nurses will recognise that too often, patients can suffer twice over because of a combination of poor mental and physical health.

"There are some complex reasons behind this, such as the side effects of prescription drugs, lifestyle limitations and social and economic problems.

"However, we also know that there are some excellent nurse led initiatives which can really make a difference to people.

"It takes a concerted effort not just among different parts of the health service but with other professions to turn this situation around."

[Guest guest]

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the general population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12732954

Mental health nurses 'set bad example to patients'

Nearly 40,000 people in the South West suffer from dementia

Continue reading the main story Poor physical health is rife among people with severe mental illness in the UK, a study shows.

The study leader said mental health nurses might be partly to blame for setting a bad example.

High levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes were found among 782 patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The University of East Anglia study suggests this is why their life expectancy is much reduced.

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the general population.

The latest work, published in BMC Psychiatry, adds to evidence that physical health, not mental health issues, such as suicide, are primarily to blame.

Continue reading the main story Study findings

66% had a Body Mass Index greater than 25 (the cut off point for the normal range)

34% had high blood pressure

52% had abnormally high cholesterol levels

Calculate your BMI

It found that inactivity, poor diet, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption were the norm.

A high number of the participants were being prescribed drugs known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are associated with weight gain.

Lead researcher Professor Gray, of UEA's School of Nursing and Midwifery, said: "Mental health nurses do a tough job and are compassionate and highly committed.

"But they do not tend to be skilled at managing the physical health of their patients."

Bad example

Professor Gray said that many mental health nurses often did not follow a healthy lifestyle themselves.

His previous research has showed that mental health workers have a higher rate of smoking than the general population.

He suggested that their bad habits might rub off.

"Since mental health workers tend to have sustained one-to-one relationships with their patients over many years, those who smoke, have a poor diet and fail to take regular exercise are having a negative influence on the lives of already vulnerable people.

"We urgently need to train our mental health workers to lead by example and intervene if their patients' physical health is deteriorating.

"All health professionals have a duty to promote health in the patients they treat.

"Government guidelines must reflect the shared responsibility all health care professionals have to promote health in one of the most marginalized and socially excluded groups in our society."

Dr , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said: "Mental health nurses will recognise that too often, patients can suffer twice over because of a combination of poor mental and physical health.

"There are some complex reasons behind this, such as the side effects of prescription drugs, lifestyle limitations and social and economic problems.

"However, we also know that there are some excellent nurse led initiatives which can really make a difference to people.

"It takes a concerted effort not just among different parts of the health service but with other professions to turn this situation around."

[Guest guest]

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the general population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12732954

Mental health nurses 'set bad example to patients'

Nearly 40,000 people in the South West suffer from dementia

Continue reading the main story Poor physical health is rife among people with severe mental illness in the UK, a study shows.

The study leader said mental health nurses might be partly to blame for setting a bad example.

High levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes were found among 782 patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The University of East Anglia study suggests this is why their life expectancy is much reduced.

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the general population.

The latest work, published in BMC Psychiatry, adds to evidence that physical health, not mental health issues, such as suicide, are primarily to blame.

Continue reading the main story Study findings

66% had a Body Mass Index greater than 25 (the cut off point for the normal range)

34% had high blood pressure

52% had abnormally high cholesterol levels

Calculate your BMI

It found that inactivity, poor diet, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption were the norm.

A high number of the participants were being prescribed drugs known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are associated with weight gain.

Lead researcher Professor Gray, of UEA's School of Nursing and Midwifery, said: "Mental health nurses do a tough job and are compassionate and highly committed.

"But they do not tend to be skilled at managing the physical health of their patients."

Bad example

Professor Gray said that many mental health nurses often did not follow a healthy lifestyle themselves.

His previous research has showed that mental health workers have a higher rate of smoking than the general population.

He suggested that their bad habits might rub off.

"Since mental health workers tend to have sustained one-to-one relationships with their patients over many years, those who smoke, have a poor diet and fail to take regular exercise are having a negative influence on the lives of already vulnerable people.

"We urgently need to train our mental health workers to lead by example and intervene if their patients' physical health is deteriorating.

"All health professionals have a duty to promote health in the patients they treat.

"Government guidelines must reflect the shared responsibility all health care professionals have to promote health in one of the most marginalized and socially excluded groups in our society."

Dr , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said: "Mental health nurses will recognise that too often, patients can suffer twice over because of a combination of poor mental and physical health.

"There are some complex reasons behind this, such as the side effects of prescription drugs, lifestyle limitations and social and economic problems.

"However, we also know that there are some excellent nurse led initiatives which can really make a difference to people.

"It takes a concerted effort not just among different parts of the health service but with other professions to turn this situation around."

[Guest guest]

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the general population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12732954

Mental health nurses 'set bad example to patients'

Nearly 40,000 people in the South West suffer from dementia

Continue reading the main story Poor physical health is rife among people with severe mental illness in the UK, a study shows.

The study leader said mental health nurses might be partly to blame for setting a bad example.

High levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes were found among 782 patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The University of East Anglia study suggests this is why their life expectancy is much reduced.

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the general population.

The latest work, published in BMC Psychiatry, adds to evidence that physical health, not mental health issues, such as suicide, are primarily to blame.

Continue reading the main story Study findings

66% had a Body Mass Index greater than 25 (the cut off point for the normal range)

34% had high blood pressure

52% had abnormally high cholesterol levels

Calculate your BMI

It found that inactivity, poor diet, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption were the norm.

A high number of the participants were being prescribed drugs known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are associated with weight gain.

Lead researcher Professor Gray, of UEA's School of Nursing and Midwifery, said: "Mental health nurses do a tough job and are compassionate and highly committed.

"But they do not tend to be skilled at managing the physical health of their patients."

Bad example

Professor Gray said that many mental health nurses often did not follow a healthy lifestyle themselves.

His previous research has showed that mental health workers have a higher rate of smoking than the general population.

He suggested that their bad habits might rub off.

"Since mental health workers tend to have sustained one-to-one relationships with their patients over many years, those who smoke, have a poor diet and fail to take regular exercise are having a negative influence on the lives of already vulnerable people.

"We urgently need to train our mental health workers to lead by example and intervene if their patients' physical health is deteriorating.

"All health professionals have a duty to promote health in the patients they treat.

"Government guidelines must reflect the shared responsibility all health care professionals have to promote health in one of the most marginalized and socially excluded groups in our society."

Dr , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said: "Mental health nurses will recognise that too often, patients can suffer twice over because of a combination of poor mental and physical health.

"There are some complex reasons behind this, such as the side effects of prescription drugs, lifestyle limitations and social and economic problems.

"However, we also know that there are some excellent nurse led initiatives which can really make a difference to people.

"It takes a concerted effort not just among different parts of the health service but with other professions to turn this situation around."

[Guest guest]

The patients are all on antipsychotics DUH, that's

why the patients are overweight and have diabetes.

This is the funniest article I have seen recently. Still if the

nurses take the heat then they might look into

the real reasons and change things for save face.

On 3/21/2011 2:05 AM, jeremy9282 wrote:

Some

studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe

mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of

the general population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12732954

Mental health nurses 'set bad example to

patients'

Nearly 40,000 people in the

South West suffer from dementia

Continue

reading the main story Poor physical health is rife among

people with severe mental illness in the UK, a study shows.

The study leader said mental health nurses might be partly to

blame for setting a bad example.

High levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes were found

among 782 patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and

bipolar disorder.

The University of East Anglia study suggests this is why their

life expectancy is much reduced.

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe

mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the

general population.

The latest work, published in BMC Psychiatry, adds to evidence

that physical health, not mental health issues, such as suicide,

are primarily to blame.

Continue

reading the main story

Study findings

66% had a Body Mass Index greater than 25 (the cut off

point for the normal range)

34% had high blood pressure

52% had abnormally high cholesterol levels

Calculate your BMI

It found that inactivity, poor diet,

smoking and excessive alcohol consumption were the norm.

A high number of the participants were being prescribed drugs

known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are associated with

weight gain.

Lead researcher Professor Gray, of UEA's School of

Nursing and Midwifery, said: "Mental health nurses do a tough

job and are compassionate and highly committed.

"But they do not tend to be skilled at managing the physical

health of their patients."

Bad example

Professor Gray said that many mental health nurses often did

not follow a healthy lifestyle themselves.

His previous research has showed that mental health workers

have a higher rate of smoking than the general population.

He suggested that their bad habits might rub off.

"Since mental health workers tend to have sustained one-to-one

relationships with their patients over many years, those who

smoke, have a poor diet and fail to take regular exercise are

having a negative influence on the lives of already vulnerable

people.

"We urgently need to train our mental health workers to lead by

example and intervene if their patients' physical health is

deteriorating.

"All health professionals have a duty to promote health in the

patients they treat.

"Government guidelines must reflect the shared responsibility

all health care professionals have to promote health in one of

the most marginalized and socially excluded groups in our

society."

Dr , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the

Royal College of Nursing, said: "Mental health nurses will

recognise that too often, patients can suffer twice over because

of a combination of poor mental and physical health.

"There are some complex reasons behind this, such as the side

effects of prescription drugs, lifestyle limitations and social

and economic problems.

"However, we also know that there are some excellent nurse led

initiatives which can really make a difference to people.

"It takes a concerted effort not just among different parts of

the health service but with other professions to turn this

situation around."

[Guest guest]

The patients are all on antipsychotics DUH, that's

why the patients are overweight and have diabetes.

This is the funniest article I have seen recently. Still if the

nurses take the heat then they might look into

the real reasons and change things for save face.

On 3/21/2011 2:05 AM, jeremy9282 wrote:

Some

studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe

mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of

the general population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12732954

Mental health nurses 'set bad example to

patients'

Nearly 40,000 people in the

South West suffer from dementia

Continue

reading the main story Poor physical health is rife among

people with severe mental illness in the UK, a study shows.

The study leader said mental health nurses might be partly to

blame for setting a bad example.

High levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes were found

among 782 patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and

bipolar disorder.

The University of East Anglia study suggests this is why their

life expectancy is much reduced.

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe

mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the

general population.

The latest work, published in BMC Psychiatry, adds to evidence

that physical health, not mental health issues, such as suicide,

are primarily to blame.

Continue

reading the main story

Study findings

66% had a Body Mass Index greater than 25 (the cut off

point for the normal range)

34% had high blood pressure

52% had abnormally high cholesterol levels

Calculate your BMI

It found that inactivity, poor diet,

smoking and excessive alcohol consumption were the norm.

A high number of the participants were being prescribed drugs

known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are associated with

weight gain.

Lead researcher Professor Gray, of UEA's School of

Nursing and Midwifery, said: "Mental health nurses do a tough

job and are compassionate and highly committed.

"But they do not tend to be skilled at managing the physical

health of their patients."

Bad example

Professor Gray said that many mental health nurses often did

not follow a healthy lifestyle themselves.

His previous research has showed that mental health workers

have a higher rate of smoking than the general population.

He suggested that their bad habits might rub off.

"Since mental health workers tend to have sustained one-to-one

relationships with their patients over many years, those who

smoke, have a poor diet and fail to take regular exercise are

having a negative influence on the lives of already vulnerable

people.

"We urgently need to train our mental health workers to lead by

example and intervene if their patients' physical health is

deteriorating.

"All health professionals have a duty to promote health in the

patients they treat.

"Government guidelines must reflect the shared responsibility

all health care professionals have to promote health in one of

the most marginalized and socially excluded groups in our

society."

Dr , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the

Royal College of Nursing, said: "Mental health nurses will

recognise that too often, patients can suffer twice over because

of a combination of poor mental and physical health.

"There are some complex reasons behind this, such as the side

effects of prescription drugs, lifestyle limitations and social

and economic problems.

"However, we also know that there are some excellent nurse led

initiatives which can really make a difference to people.

"It takes a concerted effort not just among different parts of

the health service but with other professions to turn this

situation around."

[Guest guest]

The patients are all on antipsychotics DUH, that's

why the patients are overweight and have diabetes.

This is the funniest article I have seen recently. Still if the

nurses take the heat then they might look into

the real reasons and change things for save face.

On 3/21/2011 2:05 AM, jeremy9282 wrote:

Some

studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe

mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of

the general population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12732954

Mental health nurses 'set bad example to

patients'

Nearly 40,000 people in the

South West suffer from dementia

Continue

reading the main story Poor physical health is rife among

people with severe mental illness in the UK, a study shows.

The study leader said mental health nurses might be partly to

blame for setting a bad example.

High levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes were found

among 782 patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and

bipolar disorder.

The University of East Anglia study suggests this is why their

life expectancy is much reduced.

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe

mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the

general population.

The latest work, published in BMC Psychiatry, adds to evidence

that physical health, not mental health issues, such as suicide,

are primarily to blame.

Continue

reading the main story

Study findings

66% had a Body Mass Index greater than 25 (the cut off

point for the normal range)

34% had high blood pressure

52% had abnormally high cholesterol levels

Calculate your BMI

It found that inactivity, poor diet,

smoking and excessive alcohol consumption were the norm.

A high number of the participants were being prescribed drugs

known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are associated with

weight gain.

Lead researcher Professor Gray, of UEA's School of

Nursing and Midwifery, said: "Mental health nurses do a tough

job and are compassionate and highly committed.

"But they do not tend to be skilled at managing the physical

health of their patients."

Bad example

Professor Gray said that many mental health nurses often did

not follow a healthy lifestyle themselves.

His previous research has showed that mental health workers

have a higher rate of smoking than the general population.

He suggested that their bad habits might rub off.

"Since mental health workers tend to have sustained one-to-one

relationships with their patients over many years, those who

smoke, have a poor diet and fail to take regular exercise are

having a negative influence on the lives of already vulnerable

people.

"We urgently need to train our mental health workers to lead by

example and intervene if their patients' physical health is

deteriorating.

"All health professionals have a duty to promote health in the

patients they treat.

"Government guidelines must reflect the shared responsibility

all health care professionals have to promote health in one of

the most marginalized and socially excluded groups in our

society."

Dr , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the

Royal College of Nursing, said: "Mental health nurses will

recognise that too often, patients can suffer twice over because

of a combination of poor mental and physical health.

"There are some complex reasons behind this, such as the side

effects of prescription drugs, lifestyle limitations and social

and economic problems.

"However, we also know that there are some excellent nurse led

initiatives which can really make a difference to people.

"It takes a concerted effort not just among different parts of

the health service but with other professions to turn this

situation around."

[Guest guest]

The patients are all on antipsychotics DUH, that's

why the patients are overweight and have diabetes.

This is the funniest article I have seen recently. Still if the

nurses take the heat then they might look into

the real reasons and change things for save face.

On 3/21/2011 2:05 AM, jeremy9282 wrote:

Some

studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe

mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of

the general population.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12732954

Mental health nurses 'set bad example to

patients'

Nearly 40,000 people in the

South West suffer from dementia

Continue

reading the main story Poor physical health is rife among

people with severe mental illness in the UK, a study shows.

The study leader said mental health nurses might be partly to

blame for setting a bad example.

High levels of obesity, heart disease and diabetes were found

among 782 patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and

bipolar disorder.

The University of East Anglia study suggests this is why their

life expectancy is much reduced.

Some studies suggest the life expectancy of people with severe

mental illness is as much as 25 years shorter than that of the

general population.

The latest work, published in BMC Psychiatry, adds to evidence

that physical health, not mental health issues, such as suicide,

are primarily to blame.

Continue

reading the main story

Study findings

66% had a Body Mass Index greater than 25 (the cut off

point for the normal range)

34% had high blood pressure

52% had abnormally high cholesterol levels

Calculate your BMI

It found that inactivity, poor diet,

smoking and excessive alcohol consumption were the norm.

A high number of the participants were being prescribed drugs

known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are associated with

weight gain.

Lead researcher Professor Gray, of UEA's School of

Nursing and Midwifery, said: "Mental health nurses do a tough

job and are compassionate and highly committed.

"But they do not tend to be skilled at managing the physical

health of their patients."

Bad example

Professor Gray said that many mental health nurses often did

not follow a healthy lifestyle themselves.

His previous research has showed that mental health workers

have a higher rate of smoking than the general population.

He suggested that their bad habits might rub off.

"Since mental health workers tend to have sustained one-to-one

relationships with their patients over many years, those who

smoke, have a poor diet and fail to take regular exercise are

having a negative influence on the lives of already vulnerable

people.

"We urgently need to train our mental health workers to lead by

example and intervene if their patients' physical health is

deteriorating.

"All health professionals have a duty to promote health in the

patients they treat.

"Government guidelines must reflect the shared responsibility

all health care professionals have to promote health in one of

the most marginalized and socially excluded groups in our

society."

Dr , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the

Royal College of Nursing, said: "Mental health nurses will

recognise that too often, patients can suffer twice over because

of a combination of poor mental and physical health.

"There are some complex reasons behind this, such as the side

effects of prescription drugs, lifestyle limitations and social

and economic problems.

"However, we also know that there are some excellent nurse led

initiatives which can really make a difference to people.

"It takes a concerted effort not just among different parts of

the health service but with other professions to turn this

situation around."