The barriers to participation in leisure time physical activities among Iranian women with severe mental illness: A qualitative study

Conclusion Iranian women with severe mental illness face a number of barriers to participation in leisure-time physical activities including the stigma, symptoms, and treatment of mental illness; and contextual barriers such as family expectations, societal perceptions, environmental factors, and lack of medical staff support. It is recommended that providers consider these factors when developing therapeutic plans for similar patient populations.
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research