Aclú Launch

The hybrid event – both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Health Difficulties and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion.

Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental health difficulties (EMHD) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies.

 A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O’Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative:


‘People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.’

What?

Aclú Launch featuring National and
International Speakers

 

When?

September 22nd 2022

2pm- 5pm

Where?

MTU Kerry Campus and Online

Who?

This event is open to all.

All stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness are welcome to attend

How?

Watch the recording of the event

Please find the video below

22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.'
22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Left to right front to back: Dr. Elaine Bresnihan, Clinical Psychologist, HSE Cork; Catherine Carty MTU UNESCO Chair project manager; Leona Dorney, Office of Transformation MTU; Dr Susan Rea, NIMBUS Centre MTU; Kelly Aschbrenner PhD Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College;Mairéad Carolan Senior Clinical Psychologist HSE Cork; Dr Evan Matthews Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health Promotion South East Technological University; Dr. Mai O'Leary, lecturer MTU; Dr Tara Coppinger lecturer Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health MTU; Gerard Masdeu Yelamos UNESCO Chair MTU Researcher & UFIT Global Coordinator; Sarah Carney UNESCO Chair human right researcher MTU. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication
22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Left to right: Catherine Carty MTU UNESCO Chair project manager, Mairéad Carolan Senior Clinical Psychologist HSE Cork; Dr Tara Coppinger lecturer Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health MTU and Professor Maggie Cusack, President of Munster Technological University. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.'
22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Left to right: Dr Tara Coppinger lecturer Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health MTU;Mairéad Carolan Senior Clinical Psychologist HSE Cork; John Farrelly Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health Commission; Professor Maggie Cusack, President of Munster Technological University; Catherine Carty MTU UNESCO Chair project manager. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.'
22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Catherine Carty MTU UNESCO Chair project manager and Breda O'Dwyer, MTU. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.'
22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.'
22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.'
22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.'
22-9-2022: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee on Thursday were, Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo from Aclú The hybrid event - both on campus and online featured stakeholders interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness and was held as Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses (EMI) by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies. A recent special issue of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (O'Donohue, 2021) provides an overview of the current state of the art, and its opening article offers an excellent summary of the current situation today and backdrop to this initiative: 'People affected by severe mental health disorders have a greatly reduced life expectancy. Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to this early mortality, caused by higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, sleep disturbance, excessive alcohol use or substance abuse and medication side effects. Therefore, we need to take a preventative approach and translate effective interventions for physical health into routine clinical practice.'