Inequality kills: Why 2.3bn is not enough to rescue mental health

Published: Oct. 15, 2021, 4 a.m.

Health inequalities for those with a mental illness, learning disability or autism have existed for decades and the coronavirus pandemic has made them even worse.

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We dedicate this episode to talk about why patients in this group have worse global health outcomes than the rest of the population, why \u201csticking-plaster solutions\u201d don\u2019t cut it anymore and if the move towards integrated care is a reason to feel positive.

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Annabelle Collins and Rebecca Thomas are joined by Andy Bell, deputy chief executive of the charity \u2019Centre for Mental Health\u2019.