Abstract

Author(s):

Jenny Bowman

‘Improving the physical health of people with a mental health condition’ is a complex, wicked problem. The myriad of interdependent factors at play – across levels that include individuals, organisations, communities and public policy – represent a system. Theory and research have helped identify strategies for achieving systems change… that can be helpful in whatever our own sphere of influence might be. Research with mental health services to increase the provision of preventive care for modifiable chronic disease risk behaviours is presented as an example of systems change strategies in action. Equally Well, and this symposium, can be seen as another.