Erschienen in:
01.07.2015
Medical Care Services in Community Mental Health Centers: a National Survey of Psychiatrists
verfasst von:
Ruth S. Shim, MD, MPH, Cathy Lally, MSPH, Rebecca Farley, MPH, Chuck Ingoglia, MSW, Benjamin G. Druss, MD, MPH
Erschienen in:
The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
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Ausgabe 3/2015
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Excerpt
Behavioral health conditions can be severely disabling, with increased morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions often stemming from poor physical health.
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2 Individuals with serious mental illnesses treated in the public mental health sector die earlier from chronic morbidity (pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, and infectious diseases) than individuals without serious mental illnesses.
3 Addressing the chronic health issues of individuals who are treated for behavioral health disorders is an urgent public health priority. …