Severe Mental Illness Tied to Poorer COVID-19 Outcomes
People with severe mental illness (SMI) have higher risks for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality.
People with severe mental illness (SMI) have higher risks for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality.
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