Our Impact

Improving the Health of People with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness

According to a national study, people with serious and persistent mental illness die on average 10-25 years younger than the general population. This is largely due to modifiable and treatable conditions such as smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

MHR is making an impact in the health of the people we serve through our Health and Wellness Initiative by training our case managers to connect the people they serve with primary care, dental care and tobacco cessation tools.

By building overall health and wellness, it is our belief that people with serious and persistent mental illness will live longer, improve their quality of life, and increase their ability to pursue their recovery goals.

A 2021 analysis by the Constellation Fund of our Health and Wellness Initiative showed $11.67 in benefits for every dollar invested. These benefits lead to a projected increase in quality-adjusted life years due to smoking cessation, dental care, and physical health care.