Severe Mental Illness Linked To Much Shorter Life Span Due To Serious Diseases

UPDATE - follow-up to Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier from diseases such as cancer - theguardian.com: New findings show that adults dealing with severe mental health conditions continue to face a life expectancy that is fifteen to twenty years shorter than the general population. This premature loss of life is largely driven by physical illnesses such as cancer. Health experts point out that these patients often struggle to get proper medical care for physical health problems. The gap in life span remains a major challenge for public health systems. Doctors urge better screening and coordinated care between mental and physical health services to protect these vulnerable patients.