The researchers found about 40 per cent didn't receive any followup within 30 days from any doctor. Current provincial standards recommend that patients should ideally receive followup by a mental health professional within 72 hours of when a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia is identified. Stigma issues limit people getting timely access to both initial and followup care, said family physician Joshua Tepper, chief executive of Health Quality Ontario. But there are many reasons why followup for mental health care is low, which makes it harder to solve, Tepper said. The study was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Ontario Mental Health Foundation and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.

Source: CBC News October 13, 2016 16:00 UTC