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The Missouri Institute of Mental Health is pleased to offer a pair of DVDs that look at Exercise, Nutrition and Diabetes Management.
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The diagnosis of diabetes is serious, and of particular concern when an individual also has a mental illness or a developmental disability. People need to take an active role in the management of diabetes just as they do with a mental illness. In this presentation, Ms. Farley explains how diabetes is recognized and managed, and shares her experiences caring for people who have diabetes along with a developmental disability or a mental illness.
Program Presenter:
Becky Farley, RN ,graduated from nursing school in 1971. She served at Saint Louis University for five years in the Open Heart Unit, then in various emergency departments for about 25 years, including about ten years of management. She then served as an RN Consultant for New Horizons Community Support Services in Jefferson City, Missouri, and has been full time for about ten years at New Horizons, now serving as the Director for the Residential Services Program.
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Individuals with mental illness die an average of 25 years younger than the general population. Often these early deaths are attributable to medical factors such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. These other medical factors can be prevented and/or managed with the implementation of good nutritional habits and proper exercise.
In this training, Ms. Kincade takes us through the experiences of the Independence Center in St. Louis which set up a Wellness Program for its members. She discusses the challenges faced in various settings–the mental health center, the home and the community–while trying to help people develop good habits, and several practical tips and solutions.
Program Presenter:
Jenia Kincade ,is a Wellness Specialist at the Independence Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She has a strong academic background in health promotion combined with over 5 years work experience in different health related fields. She currently provides customized fitness programs to members of the Independence Center that include education and guidance on proper nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, stress reduction and resistance training. Her focus right now is not only collecting data to assess the needs and interests of these members but more importantly working with other staff to help ensure a supportive environment within the clubhouse that makes it easier for members to make healthy lifestyle choices at home and in their community.
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In this video Dr. Flannery discusses the basic features of an eating disorder, explains the various types of disorders and discussing the physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of the disorder. Dr. Flannery also discusses treatment options for those who experience eating disorders.
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Randall Flannery, PhD ,is Director of Child and Adolescent Services, Eating Disorders Program at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. He is also Associate Professor, Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Community and Family Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Flannery has 20 years experience working with folks who have eating disorders.
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