In light of the large number of studies published since the 2004 update of Schizophrenia
Patient Outcomes Research Team psychopharmacological treatment recommendations, we …

The introduction of second-generation antipsychotics and cognitive therapies for
schizophrenia over the past two decades generated considerable optimism about …

Importance Bipolar disorder is associated with premature mortality, but the specific causes
and underlying pathways are unclear. Objective To examine the physical health effects of …

Introduction Antipsychotics (AP) induce weight gain. However, reviews and meta-analyses
generally are restricted to second generation antipsychotics (SGA) and do not stratify for …

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 …

Obesity has recently been linked to the composition of human microbiota and the production
of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). However, these findings rely on experimental studies …

The National Institute of Mental Health convened a meeting in October 2005 to review the
literature on obesity, nutrition, and physical activity among those with mental disorders. The …

A high incidence of acute cardiovascular events and sudden cardiac death following
unexpected acute emotional stress or a natural catastrophic disaster has been well …

Objective: To investigate the burden of excess mortality among people with mental illness in
developed countries, how it is distributed, and whether it has changed over time. Method …

Importance The increased prescribing of antipsychotics for children and youth has
heightened concerns that this practice increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus …