This session examines health disparities among individuals with serious mental illnesses and factors that influence wellness, physical health management, and health literacy. Discussion will include: a review of factors influencing physical wellness in this population, identifying opportunities for screening, a description of successful, evidence-informed health interventions specifically designed for people with serious mental illness (e.g., WRAP, NEW-R, health navigators), and examination of strategies to implement and sustain these services within diverse mental health settings. Information from a community-based health study focusing on health literacy, health practices, and recovery also will be presented, and strategies to improve workforce competencies will be described.

Presenter: Lisa Razzano, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Join the nation’s largest gathering of mental health advocates as we share, learn and network around important mental health issues.

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.

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A time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most.

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Online registration for the 66th Annual Meeting will open August 1, 2019 for AACAP members and August 8, 2019 for non-members. Be sure to register early to attend all your preferred events.

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