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Diabetes Management for Persons with Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities

February 4, 2009 in Family, All, Developmental Disabilities, Support Groups, Self Help Support, Client Care, Eating Disorders, Mental Illness, Case Management by admin | 66 comments

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Summary:

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.

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Take Charge Training: Exercise and Nutrition for Individuals with Mental Illness

February 3, 2009 in All, WEB Training, Mental Illness, Eating Disorders, Client Care, Case Management by admin | 25 comments

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Summary:

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.

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Diabetes Management for Persons with Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities

Take Charge Training: Exercise and Nutrition for Individuals with Mental Illness

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