Homeless and mental health

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Evidence shows that there is a link between homelessness and mental health problems.

Today is world mental health day, a day to raise awareness about mental health and give a voice to those suffering from a mental distress.

Homelessness has a major impact on mental health not only because of the stress, loneliness and traumatic experience of being homeless, but also because of the correlative relationship between trauma and mental health problems which can lead to a path of homelessness. This is why serious mental health issues like bipolar, schizophrenia and complex trauma are more common for those experiencing homelessness.

We believe there is still a lot of work to do to end homelessness and help those rough sleeping or unstably house who have mental health problems. At aneemo we are working hard to support not only these groups of vulnerable people but also the staff working with them, delivering Psychologically Informed Environments and Trauma Informed Care training programmes.

Today, we would like to mention these five stats from recent researches in the UK, to highlight the urgent need there is in this country to help people address the mental health needs that precede and perpetuate homelessness; giving them an opportunity to rebuild their lives and get off the streets.

1.Four in five homeless people suffer from a mental health problem.

2.Among homeless people in the UK, 44% have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.

3.The 80% of rough sleepers who died in London in 2017 had mental health needs compared with 29% in 2010.

4.26% of homeless people in the UK said mental health problems is the reason for being homeless.

5.The 40% of the surveyed rough sleepers with psychiatric issues had attempted suicide. In fact, a homeless person is nine times more likely to commit suicide than the general population.

The statistics above indicates a rapid increase in the number of mental health issues among homeless people in the UK. Which means we should take more responsibility and between all of us and support those who come in contact and work with the homeless in this country.

Click here for more information about our courses and what we do and discover how we can help you.

Sources:

*Homeless Link

*The Guardian

*Mental Health Foundation

* St Mungos, 2013

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