Open AccessImproving lifestyle interventions for people with serious mental illnesses: Qualitative results from the STRIDE study.
Author(s) -
Bobbi Jo H. Yarborough,
Scott P. Stumbo,
Micah T. Yarborough,
Thomas J. Young,
Carla A. Green
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
psychiatric rehabilitation journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.767
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1559-3126
pISSN - 1095-158X
DOI - 10.1037/prj0000151
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , population , mood , schizoaffective disorder , psychiatry , mental health , psychology , clinical psychology , bipolar disorder , medicine , overweight , obesity , psychosis , environmental health
Individuals with serious mental illnesses are disproportionately affected by overweight and obesity. Understanding the factors that facilitate or hinder lifestyle change in this population could lead to better interventions and improved health outcomes.