Implications
This large national cohort study found that all mental disorders
were strong risk factors for accidental death, which appeared to
be substantially more common than suicide. Mental disorders
were strongly associated with accidental death among adults of
all ages and socioeconomic status, and this was not fully
explained by comorbid substance use. These findings suggest that
interventions to reduce premature mortality among people with
mental disorders should address common underlying
determinants of accidental death in addition to suicide. Improved
awareness of accidental death risks is needed for more effective
overall risk assessment and management.