Objectives: Medical comorbidities, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD), occur
disproportionately in older patients with bipolar disorder. We describe the development …

Observing patients and providers at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington DC, Goffman
began the development of his basic concepts about how culturally and socially defined …

This study was designed to test how patients' psychiatric diagnoses would affect nursing
care for medical problems. Sixty nurses were randomly assigned to three groups in this …

The effects of stigmatization upon people with mental illness are common and result in
profound social exclusion. The Oxford English Dictionary states that the word stigma has …

This study explored stigma associated with mental illness among Indonesian adults living in
Indonesia. It investigated how mentally ill adults (both mentally ill patients and mental health …

Background: Women with depressive symptoms may use preventive services less frequently
and experience poorer health outcomes. We investigated the association of depressive …

Objective: Create a taxonomy and examine the predictors of the often co-occurring
conditions of substance use disorders and mental illness in veterans with diabetes. Design …

Objective: The study investigated whether Massachusetts beneficiaries of Medicare,
Medicaid, or both programs who have behavioral disorders have higher rates of diabetes …

Background The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators healthcare
professionals experience when managing type 2 diabetes in people with severe mental …

Integrated care for medical conditions is essential for persons with serious mental illness
(SMI). This qualitative study describes mental health provider perspectives regarding …