Severe mental illness shortens lives by up to 20 years, study finds

Preventable physical conditions – not suicide – are driving this ‘hidden health crisis’ for 500,000 people.  The research, conducted by King’s Health Partners, Maudsley Charity and the Policy Institute at King’s College London, warns this lack of awareness masks a ‘hidden health crisis’ for the more than 500,000 people living with severe mental illness (SMI) … Continue reading Severe mental illness shortens lives by up to 20 years, study finds