From the Department of Health and Social Policy initiatives to promote the integration of people with mental illness are made
The CEO of Persons with Disabilities of Murcia Institute of Social Action, John Brown, encouraged people with mental illness to make sport a regular basis, "as it improves mental function, autonomy, memory, speed and sense of personal well being. "
Brown was speaking at the conclusion of I Sports Meet Murcia Federation of Associations of Families and Persons with Mental Illness in the Region of Murcia (Feafes), which was accompanied by representatives of the entity and the Mayor of Yecla, Marcos Ortuño.
At this meeting, held in the sports 'Las Pozas' Yecla more than 500 people from different entities associated with Feafes, which brings together more than 1,600 families associated with various municipalities in the region.
The CEO thanked the cooperation and involvement of groups and volunteers to carry out this initiative which aims to promote physical activity.
Also during this coexistence out of tourism and recreational activities were carried through the town of Yecla.
Comprehensive care for these patients, Brown, a "priority" for the regional government said so "we have more than 685 places in homes, day centers and sheltered accommodation."
Of all the IMAS funded places for people with mental illness, 361 correspond to dependent Feafes centers and for this purpose have been allocated 3,102,973 euros.
A network of resources must be added IMAS offered from Murciano Health Service: 16 mental health centers, 13 units of opiate treatment, 4 specific programs for opiates, 19 rehabilitation units and / or day 6 psychiatric hospital short-stay units, 1 unit of disordered eating behavior, one hospital detoxification unit and 3 units of average stay.
Integration
The CEO of Persons with Disabilities of IMAS, John Brown, explained that since the Ministry of Health and Social Policy initiatives to promote the social integration of people with mental illness are executed.
Thus, programs such as the 'Project Intégrame' or 'Project Pipemar' early intervention in high-risk mental states are made and, in collaboration with the Murcia Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation, occupational programs and workshops are made to may acquire the powers of a trade.
In addition, the Directorate General of Social and Health Planning, Pharmacy and Citizen is spreading to mental health centers in the region the 'Set Program' for these patients to maintain healthy habits and incorporate into your daily routine exercise training.
John Brown said that "with all this volume of initiatives and resources you want to give a comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for people with mental illness and support to their families."
Source: CARM