Background The poor physical health of people with mental illness is a multifaceted,
transdiagnostic, and global problem. People with mental illness have an increased risk of …

Purpose: Physical activity (PA) is known to improve cognitive and brain function, but debate
continues regarding the consistency and magnitude of its effects, populations and cognitive …

Objectives To describe new WHO 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary
behaviour. Methods The guidelines were developed in accordance with WHO protocols. An …

Importance Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia, with negative
consequences on functional outcomes. Although cognitive remediation (CR) is effective and …

Cognitive impairment in schizophrenia involves a broad array of nonsocial and social
cognitive domains. It is a core feature of the illness, and one with substantial implications for …

Introduction Physical activity, conceptualized as any bodily movement that results in energy
expenditure, and its structured form, exercise, play an important role in public health …

The current management of patients with primary psychosis worldwide is often remarkably
stereotyped. In almost all cases an antipsychotic medication is prescribed, with second …

Background Impairment in a wide range of cognitive abilities has been consistently reported
in individuals with schizophrenia. Both neurocognitive and social cognitive deficits are …

People with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depressive
disorder) die up to 15 years prematurely due to chronic somatic comorbidities. Sedentary …

Individuals with disorders that include psychotic symptoms (ie psychotic disorders)
experience broad cognitive impairments in the chronic state, indicating a dimension of …