According to the NIH, the life expectancy of the mentally ill patient is approximately 20 years less than the average American (which is 70-80 years). Please spend this discussion posting examining the potential causes for this drastic discrepancy. Critically analyze why this statistic is a reality by exploring societal, cultural, and medical treatment modalities as they correlate to the mentally ill. Likewise, listen to the LORE podcast entitled “Echoes”. Include your insights on why this group of clients remain a source of fear for the general population. Is there a reason people are fearful of psychiatric patients? Is there a reason for people’s fear of psychiatric treatment? Do you have anxiety for this chapter in your nursing education?