People with psychotic disorders have a significantly shortened life expectancy compared to the rest of the population, which is a significant problem this research centre aims to address. The Mohn Research Center for Psychotic Disorders has the ultimate goal of conducting patient-centred research to improve mental and physical health, thereby reducing the risk of premature death.
Mohn Research Center for Psychotic Disorders has its website content in Norwegian - visit the link to read more:
Mohn forskningssenter for psykoselidelser - Helse Bergen HF (helse-bergen.no)
"This is a milestone for mental health. Everyone talks about the dramatic premature mortality associated with psychosis disorders, but few take action. This is what we aim to change," says the Erik Johnsen, head clinician at the Psychiatric Clinic, HUS, and professor at Clinical Institute 1, UiB.
Read more about the opening seminar (in Norwegian).