• Oscar Lederman, Kristine Grainger, Robert Stanton, Angela Douglas, Kirrily Gould, Amy Perram, Rishi Baldeo, Theodora Fokas, Fiona Nauman, Amanda Semaan, Jude Hewavasam, Louise Pontin, and Simon Rosenbaum.
• Keeping the Body in Mind Team, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, and; School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, and; Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia oscar.lederman@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au.
• Australas Psychiatry. 2016 Aug 1; 24 (4): 347-51.

ObjectiveThe aim is to identify the role and scope of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) services in the mental health sector and to provide insight as to how AEPs can contribute to the multidisciplinary mental health team.MethodsA modified Delphi approach was utilised. Thirteen AEPs with experience in mental health contributed to the iterative development of a national consensus statement. Six mental health professionals with expertise in psychiatry, mental health nursing, general practice and mental health research participated in the review process. Reviewers were provided with a template to systematically provide feedback on the language, content, structure and relevance to their professional group.ResultsThis consensus statement outlines how AEPs can contribute to the multidisciplinary mental health team, the aims and scope of AEP-led interventions in mental health services and examples of such interventions, the range of physical and mental health outcomes possible through AEP-led interventions and common referral pathways to community AEP services.OutcomeAEPs can play a key role in the treatment of individuals experiencing mental illness. The diversity of AEP interventions allows for a holistic approach to care, enhancing both physical and mental health outcomes.© The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2016.

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