Promoting Physical Health in Mental Illness: New Moves Program

Running head: MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH
MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH
ASSESSMENT 1: PROMOTING PHYSICAL HEALTH IN THE REAL WORLD
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1MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH
Background:
80% of the people suffering from mental illness died due to severe health condition such
as chronic health condition, infectious disease, unhealthy lifestyle and health risk (Kemp &
Quintana, 2013). Thus, it is important to introduce effective programs to promote and improve
physical health in mental illness. The purpose of the assignment is to promote physical health in
the real world. In this regards the following paper will outline a program that aims to improve the
physical health of people with mental illness. The chosen program for the assignment is New
Moves. The paper will provide a brief idea about the program and evaluate the effectiveness of
the program.
Synopsis of the Program:
New Moves is a healthy lifestyle program arranged by the One Door Mental Health that
provides effective activities in order to improve the physical health of the people with mental
illness. The aim of the program is to develop the physical and mental well being and improve the
physical fitness of the people with mental illness through fun activities. In this regards the
program provides interesting fun physical activities, healthy food habits, support from the peers
and topics of discussion for the person who are living in the community with mental disorders.
The target population of the program is the people aged from 18 to 65 years old. Experienced
and motivated leaders participated in the program to assist the people to achieve their personal
goals. Expert physiologist, peer educator and support workers provide effective service for two
hours weekly and they provide service for 24 weeks (One Door Mental Health, 2018). The
following link could help to provide details about the program-