Failure to provide regular health checks and basic information about medication is still leaving people with mental illness at risk of a dramatically shortened life

Failure to provide regular health checks and basic information about medication is still leaving people with mental illness at risk of a dramatically shortened life A new survey launched, to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, highlights that people with mental illness are being prescribed medication without understanding the risks and side effects, and going without vital health checks.

The survey was conducted with over 200 people who are on - or caring for someone on - anti-psychotic medication, commonly prescribed for conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Nearly two thirds (62%) said the risks, benefits and side effects were not adequately explained to them. Rethink Mental Illness

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