Making evidence-based lifestyle modification programs available in community mental health centers: why so slow?
Lifestyle modification programs to promote healthy diet and physical fitness should be an integral component of the treatment provided in community mental health centers. Over 50% of adults with serious mental illness are obese. Persons with schizophrenia consume more calories and saturated fats, on average, than the general population, while fewer than 20% engage in regular physical activity.
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Lydia
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Chwastiak
D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000523:psychology*