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December 4, 2025BJPsych InternationalOpen Access

One-year efficacy of the LIFESTYLE intervention in improving diet, physical activity and reducing alcohol use in overweight people with severe mental illness: multicentre randomised controlled trial

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BRBianca Della RoccaPCPietro CalcagnoARAlessandro Rossi

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Overview

Randomised controlled trial improved dietary habits and reduced alcohol use in individuals with severe mental illness, indicating effective lifestyle changes.

Key Points

  • The LIFESTYLE intervention significantly improved dietary habits and physical activity levels over one year.
  • Participants reported increased intake of fish, fruits, and vegetables, along with reduced junk food and alcohol use.
  • This multicentre randomised controlled trial involved 401 participants diagnosed with severe mental illness.
  • The program shows potential as a valuable addition to routine mental healthcare.

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Rocca et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc81ea1aef094cca2534https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.10076
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