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Nothing is more essential to the well-being of people with mental illness than acceptance and support given by the general public
Nothing is more essential to the well-being of people with mental illness than acceptance and support given by the general public
Mental illness is not the only reason why individuals end up on the streets, but it is s one of the lead contributing factors to homelessness
Mental illness is not the only reason why individuals end up on the streets, but it is s one of the lead contributing factors to homelessness
The effects of poverty and inadequate housing are exacerbated by such problems as mental illness and substance abuse.
The effects of poverty and inadequate housing are exacerbated by such problems as mental illness and substance abuse.
Homeless individuals are not, as often portrayed in the media and even in some academic writings as people who choose to live life outside societal norms.
Homeless individuals are not, as often portrayed in the media and even in some academic writings as people who choose to live life outside societal norms.
The trouble in allowing a split between two theories on the causes of homelessness.
The trouble in allowing a split between two theories on the causes of homelessness. One theory is that individual’s personal problems cause them to be unable to keep housing, leading them to lives on the streets. The other theory is that societal, structural causes are at work. Homelessness appears to be caused mostly by structural forces, but is also influenced by individuals’ personal problems.
There are many barriers that need to be overcome when an individual or family with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems is rendered homeless.
There are many barriers that need to be overcome when an individual or family with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems is rendered homeless.
Community Behavioral Health Services remain expensive, inefficient, and unimproved leaving many persons with mental illness on the streets and receiving treatment only when apprehended by the police.
Community Behavioral Health Services remain expensive, inefficient, and unimproved leaving many persons with mental illness on the streetsView Post and receiving treatment only when apprehended by the police.
It is sad to say that many people still ignorant about mental illness
It is sad to say that many people still ignorant about mental illness
No one is immune from mental illness.
No one is immune from mental illness. Any person regardless of age, economic status, or race can develop a mental illness. Yet it is difficult for many of us to understand why mental health policy receives less support for government spending increases than does health care. We must recognize all the barriers that contribute to the stigmatization and discrimination of mental health.