Why are people with serious mental health conditions dying up to 20 years younger than other Australians?

A new report is recommending major changes to prevent people with serious mental health conditions from dying between 14 and 23 years earlier than other Australians.

People sitting indoors supporting one another in a group therapy session. Source: Getty Images

Being Equally Well is a new national policy roadmap that proposes a model of health care that is based on a holistic approach.  Ultimately, if implemented, the roadmap’s recommendations should benefit all Australians.

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