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Responding to the findings, Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the 萝莉视频, said:
“This important survey speaks straight to the heart of the ongoing mental health crisis. Poverty, deprivation and unemployment are linked to the development of mental illness, including those that are severe and enduring.
“The case to take targeted action to address risk factors for mental ill-health has never been stronger than it is today. People who experience anxiety, depression and other common mental health conditions are nine times more likely to develop an eating disorder. This can be prevented if they are provided with timely and effective treatment.
“We are also deeply concerned by the increased rates of dependence on cannabis, which can significantly increase the likelihood that someone will experience psychosis. Mental health and substance use services typically work in silos which makes it difficult for people to access holistic care and treatment. The College recently published a report which outlines ways in which these services could be better designed and run to deliver joined up care and we hope its recommendations are taken into consideration moving forward.
“This issue reflects a wider problem that far too many people who have a severe mental illness cannot access the care they need. The fact that half of people who screened positive for bipolar disorder and a fifth of those identified with psychotic disorders are not receiving any mental health treatment should serve as a wake-up call for us all.
“The UK Government can no longer afford to let people with mental illness endure alone as they will only become more unwell and increasingly fall out of work. This will place greater pressure on the NHS and stop the economy from growing.
“Mental health professionals have the expertise and skills needed to resolve this crisis, but their services must be appropriately staffed and resourced if they are to meet rising levels of need. It is therefore vital that the UK Government utilises these findings to ensure services are commissioned and led by clinicians using an evidence-based approach. The College is ready to support these efforts and help ensure people receive the personalised care they deserve.”
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