Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Intervention, for People With SMI Who Meet Metabolic Syndrome Criteria

Impact of a Physical Health Promotion Program for People With Serious Mental Illness

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention, to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in patients with serious mental illness who receive treatment with antipsychotic medications.

The hypothesis of the study is that: the application of a physical health promotion program in people with serious mental illness, who receive treatment with antipsychotic medications, carried out by a mental health nurse, will decrease the presence of metabolic syndrome and contribute to improve their quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnostic of serious mental illness.
• Treatment with antipsychotics.
• Met at least 3 of the 5 criteria of metabolic syndrome According to the NCEP ATP III definition.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical contraindications to exercise
• Admitted to hospital.
• intellectual disability