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The article presents a study "The Economic Burden of Chronic Psychotic Disorders in Ontario," on the increased cost of treatment of patients with psychotic illnesses because of complex medical needs. Topics discussed include views of health economist Claire de Oliveira, on the study; cost of patients with chronic psychotic disorders; and separate treatment for mental health and physical health.

The article offers news briefs related to mental health. The human resources department at Ontario Power Generation Inc. monitors stress in the workplace in response to the increasing incidence of work-related stress. A study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that girls were more likely than boys to cope up better with stress.

Reports that Peter Rost, a vice president of marketing at Pfizer, has publicly accused drug companies of using misleading and unethical tactics in their efforts to stop the importation of lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada.