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 …

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 …

The 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development seeks to ensure that, over
the next 15 years, countries make concerted efforts towards economic, social and …

President, World Psychiatric Association diagnosis or misdiagnosis of physical illness in
their patients (8). On the other hand, primary care providers should overcome their …

Awareness of the importance of maintaining physical health for patients with severe mental
illnesses has recently been on the increase. Although there are several elements …

The effective management of individuals with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) requires an
holistic approach that offers reliable symptom control, but also addresses other clinical …

Recent mental health care policy has addressed the need for health care professionals to
consider the physical health of consumers. Mental health nurses are particularly well-placed …

Background Patients suffering from severe mental disorders, including schizophrenia, major
depression and bipolar disorders, have a reduced life expectancy compared to the general …

People with serious mental illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are
more likely to suffer from a range of long‐term physical conditions including diabetes and …

Objective: Physical disorders in patients with severe mental illness (SMI) are common and
they tend to be underdiagnosed by clinicians, which might lead to negative treatment …