The Weight Management Program

About the Program

Category: Health (Best in Category)

Year: 2014

The Weight Management Program is a project sponsored by Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (HAMHDS). The Program is designed to support the wellness of individuals with serious mental illness who are overweight. The target group for the program is individuals with serious mental illness with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30. The goals of The Weight Management Program are: • to provide education regarding the connection between physical health and mental health; • to provide education regarding healthy eating and lifestyle; • to engage clients in exercise; and • to improve clients’ general health as measured through: improved BMI, reduced weight, and reduced waist circumference.