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Lifestyle factors in preventing mental health disorders: an interview with Felice Jacka

Author: Felice N. Jacka

Published in: BMC Medicine | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

In this video Q&A, we talk to Associate Professor Felice Jacka about population health approaches to the primary prevention of mental disorders across the lifespan. These include addressing lifestyle factors, such as diet, smoking and physical activity. Latest strategies are being developed through epidemiological studies and clinical trial evidence. Challenges in preventing mental disorders in general and specifically in the workplace are discussed, together with future directions on promoting well-being.

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Title: Lifestyle factors in preventing mental health disorders: an interview with Felice Jacka
Author: Felice N. Jacka
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Medicine / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1741-7015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-015-0490-5

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