We applaud Gov. Newsom for his leadership on this urgent public health matter and for facing up unflinchingly to the reality of severe mental illness (SMI).

Two research reports on the optimum number of psychiatric beds have been published in the past few months, both of which validate the Treatment Advocacy Center’s recommendation for 40 to 60 beds per 100,000 population.

As a kid, I had severe asthma and depression and felt like a total outcast. People would always tell me I was in my own world. I had a very active imagination where I would throw an imaginary ball up and down. I was extremely shy and had trouble communicating with my family and classmates. Because of this I didn't talk very much as a kid and had a lot of physical pain in my knees and in my back. Later on, I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. 

Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point about severe mental illness and summarizes recently published research reports or developments. This month’s roundup dives deep into some science behind severe mental illness. 

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) outreach activities have contributed to equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States and vaccination uptake was found to be comparable between veterans with serious mental illness and those without serious mental illness. 

Writing is therapy to me, a way to figure out my life. After many years spent reaching this conclusion,I now submit my published articles and poems about work and recovery to my psychiatrist. Ithelps us connect.Schizophrenia is complex and it helps me to use different methods to explain what I’m going through and how I am feeling. 

New research released recently shows that users of marijuana were more likely to have self-reported psychosis than those who did not use marijuana.

New research released recently shows that users of marijuana were more likely to have self-reported psychosis than those who did not use marijuana.

Individuals with severe mental illness, especially when untreated, are frequently stuck in the revolving door of hospitalization and incarceration. New research indicates that people with schizophrenia who have been incarcerated have higher total healthcare costs compared to those with no criminal justice system involvement.

Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point about severe mental illness and summarizes recently published research reports or developments.