The purpose of this report is to develop a theoretical model based on empirical evidence
that can serve as a foundation for the science of peer-support factors that facilitate …

Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) are at higher risk of physical health
conditions compared to the general population, however, the impact of specific underlying …

In psychiatry, recent years have seen a change of focus from a clinician-to a patient-
centered perspective that emphasizes quality of life as a treatment target. As a complex …

Background Positive mental health (PMH) is an integral and essential component of health
that encompasses emotional, psychological and social well-being. The Keyes' two continua …

Misophonia is a newly recognized condition involving adverse emotional reactions to
environmental sounds, most often produced by other people. This study reports results of a …

Background: Suicide prevention is a major public health priority. The effectiveness of suicide
prevention initiatives is typically assessed by reductions in incidents of suicidal behavior …

Background: Lifestyle moderate-intensity physical activity can lower the risk of over twenty
chronic health conditions, whilst inactivity reduces daily functioning and physical health of …

The transition from hospital to home can be especially challenging for those with multiple
chronic conditions and co-occurring serious mental illness (SMI). This population tends to be …

Background Childhood trauma (CT) and cannabis use are both environmental and modifier
risk factors for schizophrenia. However, little is known about how they interact in …

An increasing number of older people with severe mental illness (SMI) poses additional
challenges to healthcare and social services. This scoping review aimed to investigate the …