Goldstein BI, Liu S‐M, Zivkovic N, Schaffer A, Chien L‐C, Blanco C. The burden of obesity
among adults with bipolar disorder in the United States. Bipolar Disord 2011: 13: 387–395.© …

As a disability type, mental illness encompasses a wide array of diagnoses with unique
constellations of symptoms, challenges, and abilities. Here we discuss serious mental …

Objectives: There have been few comprehensive studies of nutrition and exercise behaviors
among patients with bipolar disorder (BPD). Based on a national sample of patients …

This study examines the impact of two versions of anti-stigma programs—education and
contact—presented on videotape. A total of 244 people were randomly assigned to …

Background There is emerging concern that the methods used to measure the quality of
care unfairly penalize providers caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions. We …

Aims/hypothesis We systematically reviewed the impact of comorbid mental disorders on
healthcare costs in persons with diabetes. Method We conducted a comprehensive search …

Objective: People with serious mental illness have higher mortality rates than the general
population, and this difference is not explained by such causes as suicide or accidents. This …

BackgroundThere is some concern that patients with mental illness may be in receipt of
inferior medical care, including prescribed medication for medical conditions. AimsWe …

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review of studies of interventions designed to improve
general medical care in persons with mental and addictive disorders. METHODS: Following …

A critical step in addressing excess medical morbidity and mortality in persons with serious
mental illness is to better understand and seek to improve the medical care that they receive …