Healthy Lifestyle Campaign

The Facts:

• People with mental illness (PWMI) in Western Australia are 2.5x more likely to die from a physical illness than the general population.
• 43% of WA people with a diagnosable mental illness smoke, compared to 24% of those who do not have a mental illness.
• Nutritional deficiencies, obesity and diabetes are major problems for PWMI
• PWMI are more likely to engage in high risk behaviour such as smoking, alcohol or drug abuse.
• PWMI are less likely to engage in health-promoting activities such as good diet and exercise. 
  (Duty to Care Report, 2001)

The 2007 -2008 Healthy Body Healthy Mind healthy lifestyle campaign aimed to increase awareness of the SNAP into health factors. (Smoking; Nutrition; Alcohol and other Drugs; and Physical Activity). The Healthway funded initiative involved social marketing, innovative health resources and education strategies to encourage people to try healthy behaviours. For more information download the full Healthway report here.

5 ways to look after your physical health

Control Smoking: Reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke per day and aim to QUIT.

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Eat for Health:  Eat more fruit and veg and less junk food, cakes,chips.

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Manage Alcohol: No more than 3-4 standard drinks per day for men, 1-2 for women.

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Be Active: Find 30 minutes of physical activity a day.

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 Ask for Help: See a GP for a physical health check every 12 months.

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