tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663050456129371241.post2829811405904340049..comments2023-05-07T11:17:18.346+03:00Comments on Mental Health Interest Group: Mentally Ill have reduced life expectancySanjaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04645566743181972373noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663050456129371241.post-54336029435314117102011-05-20T08:28:54.404+03:002011-05-20T08:28:54.404+03:00That's really sad - we learned in class that a...That's really sad - we learned in class that a lot of anti-psychotics can cause metabolic syndrome (ie leading the way to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes). And also that Lithium for bipolar patients makes the mouth feel dry and people feel thirsty - if they turn to high-sugar drinks (like soda), they too are at higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome. Newer anti-psychotics have Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065055416432972392noreply@blogger.com