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Emma Leigh MBENHS Eastern Cheshire CCG
Physical activity and mental (w)health
Parity of esteem?
“the principle by which mental health must be given equal priority to physical health”
“No health without mental health”
Why does it matter?
Two main reasons
1) If you already have a mental health problem, 2x more likely to have heart disease, 4x more likely to die from respiratory disease, if you have schizophrenia or bipolar more likely to die 10-17 years earlier due to diet, exercise and social conditions
Why does it matter?
2) Being physically active can help to build resilience and contribute to our mental wellbeing, even if we are living with a long-term condition.
NB: these are not the only reasons – we’ll come back to these!
The Five Year Forward View for Mental Health
• Nine out of ten adults with mental health problems are supported in primary care
Many people discussed the importance of addressing the wider determinants of mental health, such as good quality housing, debt, poverty, employment, education, access to green space and tough life experiences such as abuse, bullying and bereavement.
So how is it really?
The inactive ‘expert’ view
Let’s talk -
• Challenges?• Ideas?• Who can…• Who would like to…• Who can help us to…
What are NHS Eastern Cheshire CCG doing?
Wellbeing Wraparound Hub – in addition to our IAPT Services
• Public consultation AND clinician research• Access to info and self-care• Tailored to individual needs• Physical activity• Empowerment• Links to social prescribing and third sector provision• Effective use of resources like workbooks etc. alongside therapy• Mental health champions within GP surgeries that can help
