title: Lifestyle factors in preventing mental health disorders: an interview with Felice Jacka.
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.
authors.affiliation: IMPACT Strategic Research Centre, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, 3220, Victoria, Australia. f.jacka@deakin.edu.au.
authors.forename: Felice N
authors.initials: FN
authors.lastname: Jacka
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy