Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. age 18 and over 2. stable on antipsychotic agents \>1 month 3. BMI in the range of 25-44.9 kg/m2 4. approved by primary care provider or psychiatrist for participation (based on mental and physical health status) 5. able and willing to provide informed consent 6. access to telephone or e-mail (for maintenance phase) Exclusion Criteria: 1. children under age 18 2. diagnosis of dementia 3. psychiatrist or primary care provider indication of any medical or psychiatric contraindications for participating in a weight reduction/exercise program 4. cardiovascular event within the past 6 months (if more remote history, eligible with primary care provider or psychiatrist approval) 5. history of bariatric surgery 6. cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment in the prior 2 years (except for non-melanoma skin cancer) 7. currently pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan a pregnancy prior to the end of study participation 8. mental health hospitalization in the 30 days prior to enrollment 9. planning on moving out of the area before the 24-month follow-up assessment 10. currently enrolled in a weight-reduction program