From The Guardian. “Adults with severe mental illness are nearly five times more likely than their peers to die from serious physical diseases before the age of 75, according to research.
The analysis of NHS data by the Rethink Mental Illness charity reveals that people with severe mental health problems die 15-20 years earlier than the wider adult population, largely due to preventable physical conditions.
The findings come before the government’s independent review of mental health, autism and ADHD, which is expected to be published this week and recommend a more holistic approach to supporting patients with these conditions.”
