Änti-psychotic medication is such a blessing - and such a trial. It can allow a meaningful life, and then it can shorten that life." - Rethink Mental Illness, the mental health charity
The findings from our medication survey revealed that people with mental illness are being prescribed anti-psychotic medication without understanding the risks and side effects, and are also going without vital health checks. This is leaving them at risk of a dramatically shortened life. Here, our chair Philippa Lowe shares her experience of medication.