Mental Health and Homelesness: the vicious cycle of powerlesness (free entry)
lun. 19 mai
|Webex Webinar
Mental health is a human right — but for people experiencing homelessness, it’s a right too often denied. This session dives into the hidden connections between homelessness, mental health problems, and systemic exclusion. THIS IS A FREE EVENT, no admission fee.
Time & Location
19 mai 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 UTC+2
Webex Webinar
Guests
About the event
Mental health is a fundamental human right – essential to well-being, community participation, and the ability to live with dignity. Yet, for people experiencing homelessness, this right is too often denied. During this European Mental Health Week 2025, our session will explore the powerful, often invisible connections between homelessness and mental health problems, highlighting how structural inequalities, unmet needs, and social exclusion create a vicious cycle of powerlessness and marginalisation.
Drawing on international data and practical examples, we will unpack the cascading effects of homelessness on mental health, including increased risks of untreated psychiatric conditions, cognitive impairments, and substance use, as well as the systemic barriers that hinder access to care. These include bureaucratic obstacles, lack of outreach, fragmented services, and negative attitudes from professionals.
This event invites participants to reflect on the urgent need for inclusive, rights-based mental health systems that do not leave the most vulnerable behind. Together, we…