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

Background Suboptimal treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among patients with
severe mental illness (SMI) may contribute to physical health disparities. Aim To identify SMI …

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 …

Methods Based these facts, a workshop was convened by a panel of specialists:
psychiatrists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, internists, and pharmacologists from some …

People with serious mental illness have a reduced life expectancy that is partly attributable
to increased cardiovascular disease. One approach to address this is regular physical …

Background The use of atypical antipsychotics which currently form the primary choice
pharmacotherapy for several mental health conditions have been linked to cardiovascular …

Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) have a higher risk of developing
cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with the general population. Clinical guidelines …

Severe mental disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia often co-occur with
chronic medical illnesses, especially cardiovascular disease and diabetes. These …

Background: While antipsychotic medications are the mainstay of therapy for individuals with
schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, their use is associated with adverse effects on …

BackgroundPrevalence of physical comorbidity in severe mental illness is a significant
public health concern, but comparative data in people with diagnoses other than …