About 14% of the global burden of disease has been attributed to neuropsychiatric
disorders, mostly due to the chronically disabling nature of depression and other common …

There are many factors that contribute to the poor physical health of people with severe
mental illness (SMI), including lifestyle factors and medication side effects. However, there is …

The lifespan of people with severe mental illness (SMI) is shorter compared to the general
population. This excess mortality is mainly due to physical illness. We report prevalence …

Objective Schizophrenia is associated with premature mortality, but the specific causes and
pathways are unclear. The authors used outpatient and inpatient data for a national …

Mental health stigma operates in society, is internalized by individuals, and is attributed by
health professionals. This ethics-laden issue acts as a barrier to individuals who may seek …

Physical disorders are, compared to the general population, more prevalent in people with
severe mental illness (SMI). Although this excess morbidity and mortality is largely due to …

Objective: This study used meta-analysis to assess disparities in cardiovascular disease
(CVD) screening and treatment in people with mental disorders, a group that has elevated …

Objectives of the study and background Schizophrenia is a complex disease that affects 1%
of the population. This disease has a considerable impact not only on patients' health and …

Peitte and Kerr talk about the impact of comorbid chronic conditions on diabetes care. They
present a framework for considering the ways in which comorbid chronic conditions can …

Objective: The lifespan of people with schizophrenia is shortened compared to the general
population. We reviewed the literature on comorbid physical diseases in schizophrenia to …