{"id":4007,"date":"2025-12-19T14:38:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/?page_id=4007"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:49:00","slug":"health-and-wellness-in-fep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/for-clinicians-2\/education-resources\/health-and-wellness-in-fep\/","title":{"rendered":"Health and Wellness in FEP"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nWhy Prioritize Health and Lifestyle?<\/h2>\n

Individuals experiencing early psychosis often face elevated risk for physical health conditions, reduced life expectancy, and disruptions in daily functioning. These outcomes are influenced not only by medical factors, but also by modifiable lifestyle and behavioral patterns\u2014including physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress regulation, substance use, and screen time.<\/p>\n

Early psychosis care provides a critical window to support recovery through integrated attention to both mental and physical well-being. Routine monitoring of health indicators, combined with early and consistent lifestyle interventions, can improve cognitive functioning, quality of life, and long-term outcomes.<\/p>\n

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Focus Areas<\/h2>\n

\n Each section below expands to show a brief clinical overview, key patient-facing messages, and downloadable fact sheets for use during or between visits.\n <\/p>\n

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Core Health Behaviors<\/h3>\n
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