1. How is Denver combating mental illness in the homeless population?
- Author:
- Cat Galley
- Publication Date:
- 11-2017
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Center on Human Rights Education, University of Denver
- Abstract:
- As we have seen in the previous weeks, there are many causes to homelessness, substance abuse, trauma, an unstable household, and mental illness. In Denver, 56% of the homeless population have one thing in common, mental illness. Though others are prevalent, post-traumatic stress disorder is seen in many homeless individuals. This is due to the constant sleeping outside, harassment, childhood trauma, and general instability that plagues the life of someone on the streets. Without proper care, many individuals with PTSD turn to drugs or alcohol to cope.
- Topic:
- Human Rights, Mental Health, Homelessness, and Public Health
- Political Geography:
- North America, Colorado, and United States of America