New ‘Atlas’ Maps Identified Links Between Mental Disorders & Physical Illnesses

An international team of researchers has created an ‘atlas’ that maps the relationship between specific mental disorders and the risk of subsequent physical illnesses. According to the study findings, mental illnesses are associated with a significantly increased risk of subsequent physical diseases.

The researchers found that following the diagnosis of a mental disorder, individuals are significantly more likely than the general population to develop potentially life-threatening conditions, including heart disease and stroke. As noted in the study, these findings highlight the need for better medical care in this vulnerable population. They have created a website with detailed information about . . .