The intervention program will be in group format, with a size of 10 to 12 patients per group and with an extension of 12 sessions. The treatment program will feature sessions with psychoeducation of metabolic syndrome and treatment model, problem solving, stress management, anger management, social skills, self-efficacy and social support.

The group of lifestyle counseling will have basic guidelines, according to the recommendations of public health.

The intervention is structured as follows:

Review of previous session (20 min) Agenda and goals (5 min) Presentation of the topic to be worked (15 min) Training (60 min) Summary and feedback (15 min)

weight (Kg)

(cm). Measured using a tape measure placed in a horizontal plane, located at the midpoint between the last rib and the iliac crest

Taken according to the recommendations of the American Heart Association, and considering the mean of three readings, each separated by two minutes.

lipid profile (HDL-C, total cholesterol, triglycerides)

glycemic profile (fasting glucose)

To determine diverse components of anger, such as experience, expression and control, as well as its facets such as state and trait, the Inventory of Expression of Anger State-Trait (STAXI-2) was used. It consists of 49 items organised in 6 scales and 5 subscales, permitting the attainment of an index for each scale and subscale, as well as a general index of the inventory.

To assess the initial mental state of the patient and possible cognitive deficits.

Brief diagnostic interview, compatible with the DSM-V and ICD-10 criteria was used to evaluate possible co-morbidities in the sample.