A Participatory Approach to Physical Activity Among People with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

摘要: People with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) in the U.S. have rates of co-occurring chronic medical illnesses two to three times higher than general population a corresponding reduction life expectancy 25 years. SPMI community setting are vulnerable population, subject self- perceived stigma that prevent them from seeking adequate care. A majority early mortality among people is related preventable causes such as cardiovascular diseases diabetes. Involvement physical activity has shown improve health SPMI. The goal this dissertation explore challenges prospects development tailored intervention for setting. The data organized into manuscripts predicated on an established community-academic partnership led development, design, implementation evaluation through Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach. Manuscript one literature review examines what known regarding community-based interventions outcomes SPMI, identifying critical gaps literature. studies benefits barriers where took place provide qualitative evidence design. focuses feasibility study focused effect This brings innovative approach recovery adjunct pharmaceutical treatments or cognitive approaches. It provides platform understand required carry out rigor collaboration. public significance presented findings research, which suggest it paramount needs while recognizing tailoring based these opportunities Future programs, policy should consider well-being living globally.