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Through research we’re creating a future where mental illnesses are understood, effectively treated and one day even prevented. #WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork
May 12, 2023 18 tweets 110 min read
1/18 Recommendations from the #GoneTooSoon paper published in todays @TheLancetPsych.

(Warning: This thread references suicide)

1. Eliminating the silos of physical and mental health care will make healthcare more holistic. On a white background title... @TheLancetPsych @ProfAnnJohn @suicideresearch @DaveHendMD @DrLaifChan @UnitedGMH @MondelliValeria @parisamansoori @afspnational @YoungMindsUK @samaritans 2/18 Collaborative care models integrate a range of carers, including primary care providers, mental health staff, social workers and other healthcare professionals working together to provide holistic care. On a white background Title...
May 12, 2023 4 tweets 2 min read
The #GoneTooSoonpaper, published in @TheLancetPsych identifies a range of factors that increase the risk of early mortality for people who are suffering from mental health conditions.

🟡Traumatic life events
🟡Unemployment
🟡Stigma and marginalization

🧵 🟡Insecure Housing
🟡Lack of meaningful societal relationships
🟡Restricted access to healthcare
🟡Poor education
🟡Income insecurity

The purpose of the paper is to identify not just these common factors that increase the risk of premature mortality...