In the First Person… Improving the physical health of people living with mental illness

19/03/2025 31 min Episodio 79
In the First Person… Improving the physical health of people living with mental illness

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Content warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse which may be distressing for some listeners.Mental and physical health are deeply connected, yet they are often treated separately in healthcare.Join Russell Roberts (Equally Well) as he speaks with Fay Jackson and Paul Klotz about the importance of mental health professionals considering the full picture of a person’s wellbeing. They share personal insights on the impact of medication, the value of holistic care, and the need for practitioners to engage with clients beyond their diagnoses.Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of In the First Person by following MHPN Presents.Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.Share your comments, questions and feedback about In the First Person or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: ttps://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/ 

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