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How to Talk About the COVID-19 Vaccines with Individuals Who Have Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Tuesday, June 1, 2021  
Posted by: PSCFL Staff
"The pandemic presents health and mortality risks for individuals who have serious mental illness (SMI). In fact, recent data show that people who have schizophrenia are nearly three times more likely to die from COVID-19.

Check out a new guide from SMI Adviser that provides guidance on how to initiate a conversation about the COVID-19 vaccines with individuals who have SMI.

Find and apply tips on how to identify potential risk factors and how to use motivational interviewing and a shared decision-making process to guide the talk." 

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