Incarceration acts as a structural determinant of health with higher rates of chronic and infectious diseases
Incarceration Linked to Higher Rates of Mental Illness and HIV
This narrative review of 167 articles examines the health status and care utilization of incarcerated adults in Canada. It finds significant…
People in correctional centers face higher rates of mental illness and chronic diseases compared to those living in the community.
Evaluating Component Effectiveness of One to One Peer Support for Mental Health
Peer support workers help people with mental health disorders
A network meta-analysis identifies relationship-building as a consistent driver for recovery in adults receiving one-to-one peer support ser…
One to one peer support can improve quality of life and recovery for adults managing mental health conditions.
Minimal sex and gender differences in mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic
Men and Women Show Similar Mental Health Changes During COVID-19
Researchers analyzed mental health outcomes across various cohorts to compare symptom changes between men and women during the COVID-19 pand…
A large review of over 60,000 people found no significant difference between men and women regarding anxiety, depression, or stress during t…
Child maltreatment prevalence reaches 38% among children and adolescents in Ethiopia
Child maltreatment linked to mental health issues in Ethiopian youth
This meta-analysis of 85,570 reports for child maltreatment (CM) prevalence and 26,514 for mental health outcomes identifies a pooled CM pre…
A large review finds that child maltreatment is common in Ethiopia and is linked to higher rates of mental health symptoms in children.
Preoperative comorbidities linked to reduced weight loss after metabolic and bariatric surgery in adults
Pre-existing health conditions may slightly reduce weight loss after surgery
A meta-analysis of twenty-three studies reveals that mental illness, diabetes, and sleep apnea are associated with slightly lower weight los…
Adults with mental illness or diabetes before surgery saw slightly less weight loss. Other conditions like high blood pressure did not affec…
Meta-analysis shows AI virtual patient simulations improve psychiatric interview training in health professions education
AI Virtual Patients Boost Psychiatric Interview Skills
This meta-analysis synthesizes evidence from approximately 450 participants across 10 studies in health professions education. The authors r…
New AI tools help train doctors to talk better to patients with mental health issues by simulating real conversations.
GLP-1RAs reduce weight and HbA1c in severe mental illness with low discontinuation rates
New drugs help people with severe mental illness lose weight safely
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in individuals with severe mental illness who h…
New weight loss drugs work well and stay safe for people with severe mental illness who struggle with obesity and high blood sugar.
Digital smoking cessation intervention for psychiatric inpatients shows preliminary abstinence benefits postdischarge
Digital tool helps psychiatric patients quit smoking after hospital
This randomized pilot trial enrolled 58 psychiatric inpatients who were tobacco users.
A new digital program helps psychiatric patients stay off cigarettes after leaving the hospital, when support usually drops off and relapse …
Narrative review examines multimorbidity impact on sepsis morbidity and mortality outcomes
Sepsis Risk Skyrockets When You Have Multiple Chronic Conditions
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding sepsis in patients with multimorbidity including type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
Common chronic diseases like diabetes and heart failure create hidden traps that make sepsis much harder to fight and treat.
Literature review synthesizes Schisandra chinensis effects on gut microbiota and metabolic pathways across multiple conditions
This Ancient Berry May Quiet Inflammation From Your Gut to Your Brain
This literature review examines the potential of Schisandra chinensis regarding gut health and metabolic regulation.
An ancient berry used for centuries may rebalance gut bacteria to calm inflammation linked to digestive issues, liver disease, diabetes, and…
Sociodemographic and clinical factors predict psychiatric ED utilization within six months of inpatient discharge
Patient Factors Linked to Psychiatric Emergency Department Visits After Hospital Discharge
This secondary analysis of a pragmatic stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial examined predictors of psychiatric emergency department (ED) v…
Patients aged 26 to 40 are less likely to visit the emergency room after psychiatric hospital discharge, a study of over 1,000 people in Can…
Antithrombotic agents may reduce symptoms in severe mental illness, but evidence is very low certainty
Blood-thinning drugs show possible benefit for severe mental illness symptoms
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 742 patients with severe mental illness found antithrombotic agents may reduce depressive symptoms …
Blood-thinning drugs might slightly ease severe mental illness symptoms, but experts warn the evidence is very uncertain and more research i…
Questions about Severe Mental Illness
Are there specific medications to reduce symptoms in Severe Mental Illness?
Yes, antipsychotics are standard for schizophrenia; metformin can prevent weight gain from antipsychotics; antithrombotic agents show very low-certainty evidence for reducing depressive symptoms.
Full answer →Can people with Severe Mental Illness experience less weight loss after metabolic surgery?
Yes, people with severe mental illness may experience slightly less weight loss after metabolic surgery, based on a meta-analysis showing a small but significant difference.
Full answer →Does having a Severe Mental Illness affect weight loss after bariatric surgery?
Yes, severe mental illness is linked to slightly less weight loss after bariatric surgery, likely due to medication effects and metabolic factors.
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