Why is there a mortality gap in schizophrenia?

In this video, Professor Dr. Marco Solmi introduces what the mortality gap is and why there is a mortality gap in schizophrenia. He highlights both the individual-level lifestyle factors and system-level factors where people living with schizophrenia appear to receive poorer quality of care compared to people without schizophrenia. Dr. Solmi also explains what the antipsychotic paradox means and what healthcare professionals can do to help close this gap.

Marco Solmi

MD, PhD, Psychiatrist. Director of Research, Psychiatry Department, Associate Professor, Psychiatry Department, University of Ottawa, Canada. Medical Director, On Track First Episode Psychosis Early Intervention Service, Department of Mental Health, The Ottawa Hospital, Canada. Medical Director, Eating Disorder program, Department of Mental Health, The Ottawa Hospital, Canada.