Social Psychiatry Research and Interest Group (SPRING)
People with mental illnesses suffer from multiple inequities. These include (i) decreased educational achievement; (ii) high-levels of unemployment and financial strain; (iii) truncated social networks; (iv) poor physical health and reduced longevity; (v) increased risk of suicide and substance abuse; (vi) high-levels of stigma and discrimination; and (vii) low rates of service engagement and treatment … Read more