Dr. Jackie Curtis speaks with Lynne Malcolm on "all in the mind" about the importance of the link between the body and
mind. "Those with severe mental illness like schizophrenia have a 15 on–20
years lower life expectancy than the general population. Rapid weight
gain associated with the side effects of medication often leads to a
higher incidence of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and
diabetes. We hear the story of a young man who after a psychotic episode
put on 30kg. Now he’s back to surfing, with the help of an innovative
mental health program linking body and mind."
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