We present an overview of the literature on the patterns of mental health service use and the
unmet need for care in individuals with schizophrenia with a focus on studies in the United …

Continuity of mental health care is a key issue in the organization and evaluation of services
for patients with disabling chronic conditions. Over many years, health services researchers …

Background. We describe the development, reliability and applications of the Diagnostic
Interview for Psychoses (DIP), a comprehensive interview schedule for psychotic disorders …

Objective: To estimate the costs associated with the treatment and care of persons with
psychosis in Australia based on data from the Low Prevalence Disorders Study (LPDS), and …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine patterns of use of general medical
services among persons with a severe and persistent mental illness enrolled in Medicaid …

Introduction This study sought to identify factors associated with health service utilisation by
individuals with mental disorders in a Canadian catchment area. Methods To be included in …

Background. A reduction in suicide among individuals with mental illness is an international
public-health priority. Approximately 10% of patients with schizophrenia will die by suicide …

Patients with non-affective psychotic disorders (NAPD) face higher risk of somatic problems
and early natural death compared to the general population. Therefore, treatment guidelines …

Objective Cognitive remediation (CR) is considered a potentially effective method of
improving cognitive function in people with schizophrenia. Few studies, however, have …

The associations between people with severe mental illnesses (SMI) and the risks of stroke,
suicide, and death remain unclear. We examined healthcare service usage among adults …