Working together to prevent heart disease for people living with psychiatric illness

Watch this facilitated panel discussion and be better equipped to:

• describe the complex bidirectional relationship between heart disease and mental health as well as the risk factors for and warning signs of heart disease in persons with psychiatric illness

• describe the challenges, merits and opportunities in evidence-based approaches deemed most effective in treating and supporting people experiencing heart disease related to mental health issues

• better target referrals for people experiencing mental health issues who are at risk of heart disease as a result of an improved understanding of the role of different disciplines.