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

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.