Long-term mental illnesses, especially schizophrenia and depression, are associated with high morbidity and mortality from physical conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease.
This review highlights the significant physical health disparities, particularly cardiovascular disease, faced by patients with severe mental illness and identifies barriers to effective care.
Results of most research on the physical health of people with mental illness suggests the morbidity and the mortality from certain physical conditions is high in people with long-term mental illnesses. In this review, I examine the physical health of psychiatric patients, especially those with schizophrenia or depression and some possible explanations for any inequities in their health status. I also discuss the health care that psychiatric patients receive, both in terms of recognition of physical illness and subsequent intervention, with particular reference to cardiovascular disease. Finally, I review potential barriers to effective care and methods for overcoming these.
David Osborn (Thu,) conducted a review in Mental illness (schizophrenia or depression). Long-term mental illnesses, especially schizophrenia and depression, are associated with high morbidity and mortality from physical conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease.
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