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Homelessness in mental illness: Opportunities & prospects in the Indian context
Fahim Ul Hassan1, Ln Sastry Nagavarapu2, Krishna Prasad M3
1Junior Consultant of Psychiatric Social Work, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, NIMHANS, Bangalore - 560029.
Abstract:
Homelessness is considered a serious public health concern. Bidirectional relationship has been established between homelessness and mental illness by research studies and its association with compromised well-being, poor quality of life and low productivity. Recent legislative enactments in India have necessitated on the part of the state to address issues related to the rights of persons with mental illness including shelter and housing. Therefore, it becomes imperative to discuss opportunities and prospects in India towards rehabilitating homeless mentally ill in context of existing programs, policies and legislations.
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