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Determining the Costs of Weight Management in Youth with Mental Illness

Mental Health | Weight Gain

Some patients gain weight within the first 3 months on psychiatric medications. This weight gain can affect their physical health and result in diabetes and heart disease. Many start taking psychiatric medication in their youth, and prevention strategies early on can help reduce weight gain and other illnesses.

Healthy Active Recovery in Mental Health & Obesity; Network for Youth (HARMONY) is a clinical research program focused on practical strategies to help prevent weight gain in youth with mental illness.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Male, Female, Intersex

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 30

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
We are looking for patients who:
1. Are between the ages of 18 and 30 living in Calgary, Alberta.
2. Have been prescribed a psychiatric medication (e.g. antidepressant, antipsychotic etc.)
Exclusion Criteria:
We are not looking for patients who are:
1. Under the age of 18 without decision-making capacity.
2. Above the age of 30.
3. Living outside of Calgary, Alberta.
4. Not taking psychiatric medications.

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: REB24-1090