Why Are So Many People with Serious Mental Illnesses Homeless?
Description:
People with serious mental illnesses are over-represented among the homeless population. While only four percent of the U.S. population has a serious mental illness, five to six times as many people who are homeless (20-25%) have serious mental illnesses. Their diagnoses include the most personally disruptive and serious mental illnesses, including severe, chronic depression; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia; schizoaffective disorders; and severe personality disorders. (NRTC)
Type of Resource:
Fact Sheet
Publication Date:
2003
Phone:
800-444-7415