Effectiveness of a Psychoeducation Program in Patients With Severe Mental Disorder

Effectiveness of a Psychoeducation Program on Metabolic Syndrome, Cardiovascular Risk, Independency and Psychopatology in Patients With Severe Mental Illness

Patients with Severe Mental Disorder (SMD) show a life expectancy of 13 to 30 years lower than the general population. Among the factors that determine this expectancy are cardiovascular risk and the metabolic syndrome. The objective of the present study will be to evaluate the effectiveness of a rehabilitative intervention comprinsing a psychopharmacology and psychoeducation program on cardiovascular risk, metabolic syndrome, independency for activities of daily living and psychopathological symptoms.

It will be selected sixty patients diagnosed with SMD from a community Mental Health Unit from Spain. It will be implemented a intervention program consisted of psychopharmacology + psychoeducation on healthy living habits during three months. The patients will be evaluated at the beginning, at three months and at six months follow-up for weight, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, body mass index, cardiovascular risk, independency and psychopathology.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 40 years old,
• A body mass index higher than 30
• Psychopathologically stabilized

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive impairment