Women with a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder (SSD) have a better clinical profile than do
men at the start of their illness but progress to the same state within the first few years of …

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is becoming a major hazard to public health
worldwide. This is causing a significant impact on life and physical health, as well as on the …

Participatory action research (PAR) is a research approach that creates spaces for
marginalized individuals and communities to be co-researchers to guide relevant social …

Background Sexual health is one of the main areas of health and basic human rights which
has been paid less attention in schizophrenia. Most studies have focused on sexual …

Abstract Purpose of Review Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) impact many aspects
of reproductive health for women and non-binary and transgender individuals assigned …

Women with schizophrenia experience low rates of sexual satisfaction and high rates of
sexual dysfunction. They are at high risk for adverse sexual health outcomes including …

Background The experience of psychosis and associated discrimination can be a barrier to
forming and maintaining romantic relationships. Sexual health interventions within mental …

There is an acknowledged professional practice gap regarding sexuality and sexual health
related needs within mental health settings in Australia and internationally. Yet little is known …

Purpose Whilst it is generally accepted that supportive relationships facilitate recovery from
psychosis, much less is known about the role of romantic relationships in people with …

Schizophrenia is one of the most severe chronic mental illnesses. It drastically changes an
individual's life and well-being. Sexual well-being in schizophrenia is often sidelined, even …