Keeping the Body In Mind (KBIM)

1 February 2022

Keeping the Body In Mind (KBIM) is a life skills and lifestyle program for individuals living with severe mental illness. Through funding made available by CESPHN, participants have access to 8 face to face sessions with an exercise physiologist and 8 sessions with a dietitian at no cost.

The service operates from the UNSW Lifestyle Clinic in Randwick or KBIM extends to telehealth services when face-to-face is not readily accessible.

The KBIM program includes:

One-on-one exercise physiology and/or dietitian consultations adapted to individual needs and preferences.
Participant led goal setting and barrier identification.
Education on the physical and mental health benefits of a healthy diet and participation in a structured exercise program.
Development of a mental health informed and personalised physical activity program and dietary advice.
Accessible and effective home-based exercise programs with or without equipment.
Assistance with meal planning, shopping tours and cooking sessions.
Pathways into other community-based services for longer term support, as required.

Eligibility

KBIM is available to individuals who:

Are between the ages of 18-65 years.
Are not currently managed by public mental health services.
Experience severe mental illness with a diagnosis such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder.
Live in the CESPHN region.

Contact

To refer someone who meets the eligibility criteria please complete the referral form online via this link: https://redcap.link/kbimprimary

If you have any further questions please contact the Keeping the Body In Mind team on 0401 979 228.

Download the flyer (434 KB) .