The author is the Director of Marketing and Communications at The National Council. The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) association. For more information, visit http://www.thenationalcouncil.org. http://www.thenationalcouncil.org
As of late in the medical field, there has been evidence showing the growing importance of integrating physical and mental healthcare. Currently, these two fields are separated with little connection between the physical and mental health of each individual patient. However, there is a need for a connection between these two fields as it has been shown many mental health problems lead to physical health issues as well.
Mental illness is a mysterious condition in our world. As more information is found about mental disabilities, the more mysterious they become. Recently more research has shown worse news for those with mental illness. According to the National Council Fact Sheet, mental illness may be linked to a premature death for some. Those with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major clinical depression seem to die, on average, 25 years earlier than normal.
The author is the Director of Marketing and Communications at The National Council. The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) association. For more information, visit 
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