For those not yet ready to make changes, researchers suggest:

• Increasing personal risk perception
• Weighing the pros and cons of healthy eating
• Increasing self-efficacy for dietary change

For those ready to make changes, researchers suggest:

• Individualized education efforts including time and cost-effective planning and preparation of meals
• Seeking nutrition advice from a dietitian
• Getting social support from friends & family

External Aid:

• Community mental health centers/group homes can provide healthy food, demonstrate healthy eating, and provide social support
• Clinical practitioners should empower clients to eat healthy, inquire about eating in response to emotions, and likewise take into account the impact of antipsychotic medication side effects on patients' eating behaviors