In many healthcare systems, parity of esteem is unrealized because of the pervasive stigma of mental illness. People with diagnosed mental illness die on average around 20 years earlier than those without such a diagnosis, some because of suicide, but mostly because of poorly treated physical illness.
In many healthcare systems, equality of respect is not achieved due to the widespread stigma surrounding mental illness. Individuals with a diagnosed mental health condition typically die an average of 20 years earlier than those without such a diagnosis, partly because of suicide, but mostly due to inadequately treated physical illnesses.