Tuesday 18 November 2008
St Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton
It is widely accepted that psychiatric patients have significantly poorer physical health than the general population. There is also increasing evidence that physical activity can enhance psychological well-being in both mentally healthy individuals and psychiatric populations.
This conference is aimed at professionals, working in a variety of mental health settings, who wish to develop their understanding of the benefits that physical activity has upon psychological health.
St Andrew’s Healthcare is delighted to
host this one day conference when eminent speakers from psychology, physiotherapy and psychiatric perspectives will explore the evidence, challenges and successes associated with enhancing psychological well-being through physical activity.
Professor Stuart Biddle, Professor of Exercise and Sport Psychology at Loughborough University, who has published widely on the subject, will provide an overview of the evidence for why physical activity might boost psychological well-being. Dr Irene Cormac, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Rampton Hospital, will share her extensive knowledge of motivating patients detained in a secure hospital setting to make significant improvements in their health. Mick Skelly, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Mental Health, will explore the unified field theory of well-being whilst
Dr Ayesha Muthu-Veloe, Associate Specialist Psychiatrist at St Andrew’s Healthcare, will talk on the medical risks that have to be considered when introducing physical activity programmes to psychiatric patients.
Erica Rose, Lead Physiotherapist at The Retreat, will start the afternoon with a presentation on her use of mind body work for women with an eating disorder and those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.Professor Adrian Taylor, Professor of Exercise and Health Psychology at the University of Exeter, will then discuss his research into physical activity and smoking cessation and Sharon Greensill, Vice Chair of the network of Chartered Physiotherapists working in Mental Health (CPMH), will describe the wide range of successful interventions introduced into a community mental health trust.
There will also be a poster display and short presentations of work in progress. This information packed conference also offers a valuable opportunity to network with colleagues in your field and meet other professionals working in variety of mental health settings.
We hope that you can join us.
Conference delegate fee: £100.00 per person
Early booking discount available (£80.00 if booked before 3 October 2008)
For further information or to book your place at this event, download the conference flyer and booking form here
