The Intersection of Community Development and Mental Health

by laurakrupar | Jul 12, 2024 | National

This fact sheet examines how safe, thriving neighborhoods influence mental health, explores the importance of community development to health and health outcomes, and highlights four thriving communities.

Homelessness, Housing Instability and Mental Health: Making the Connections

by laurakrupar | Jul 12, 2024 | National

This resource reviews the complex relationship between mental health and homelessness globally, highlighting initiatives like Housing First and local programs in India and Africa. It underscores the role of psychiatrists and physicians in advocating for structural...

Lack of Housing and Mental Health Disabilities Exacerbate One Another

by laurakrupar | Jul 12, 2024 | National

This resource highlights the cycle between homelessness and mental health disabilities, exacerbated by policy decisions like deinstitutionalization and a growing affordable housing crisis. It underscores the critical need for accessible, affordable housing and...

Homelessness and Mental Health Can Intersect for Those on the Streets, Their Allies

by laurakrupar | Jul 12, 2024 | National

This resource provides a detailed exploration of the hardships faced by homeless individuals, including the impacts on their mental and physical health, challenges accessing basic necessities, and the role of community outreach and support programs in addressing these...

How Does Housing Stability Affect Mental Health?

by laurakrupar | Jul 12, 2024 | National

This resource discusses how housing stability affects mental health, particularly focusing on its impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and homelessness, as well as the interventions and policy considerations necessary to support them...