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The psychological journey of weight gain in psychosis.

Felicity WaiteAmy LangmanSophie MulhallMargaret GlogowskaJamie Hartmann-BoycePaul AveyardBelinda Lennoxnull nullThomas KabirDaniel Freeman
Published in: Psychology and psychotherapy (2022)
The journey of weight gain in patients with psychosis is characterised by loss of self-worth, agency and hope. There are multiple stages in the journey, each with different psychological reactions, that may need different treatment responses.
Keyphrases
  • weight gain
  • body mass index
  • birth weight
  • weight loss
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity
  • replacement therapy
  • smoking cessation