Posted by Garnet71 on March 9, 2009, at 23:46:40
In reply to Premature Death From Bipolar Disease, posted by Phillipa on March 9, 2009, at 20:34:30
Thanks for posting that Phillipa. The more medical studies that link mental and physical health, the better for us.
Although there was some depressing stuff in there, I found something positive:
New Models of Care Needed
"In addition, he said, new models of care that marry primary-care health services with community mental-health care are currently being developed and tested.
"Psychiatrists are now on the staff of a growing number of medical-specialty clinics, such as centers for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, and at primary-care centers such as family-medicine practices," Dr. Katon said.
"Mental-health professionals are working side by side with providers who treat medical illnesses. New approaches to healthcare and wellness programs are being tested at a number of places to find effective models for preventing premature deaths associated with bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses," he added."
Also noted was that people with mental health disorders get crappy medical care. This I can identify with.
But I did notice he disclosed his interest with Eli Lilly..not sure what to think about that.
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