1. Spotlight on Mental Health
Welcome
Poor mental health is both a cause and consequence of homelessness

2. Krishna Maharaj CEO, Mind in the City, Hackney & Waltham Forest.
Cold Weather Shelter Resettlement Worker.
Mind in Camden, Housing Development Officer.
Single Homeless Project, Housing Support Worker.
Camden Council, Housing Advice Officer.
St Giles Homeless Day Centre, Day Centre Worker.

3. Poor mental health can make it harder to cope with housing problems.
Housing & Mental Health
Housing & Mental Health are closely linked.
Poor mental health can make it harder to cope with
housing problems.
Housing problems or homelessness can make your
mental health worse.

4. The Unhealthy State of Homelessnessness:
80% of respondents reported some form of mental health issue,
45% had been diagnosed with a mental health issue.
Diagnosed Mental Health Issues:
36% - Depression
12% - Dual diagnosis
7% - Post- traumatic disorder
7% Personality disorder
6% - Schizophrenia
6% - Bipolar disorder

5. The Unhealthy State of Homelessness
73% of homeless people reported physical health problems. 41% said this was a long term problem. 
39% said they take drugs or are recovering from a drug problem, while 27% have or are recovering from an alcohol problem.
35% had been to A&E  and  26% had been admitted to hospital over the past six months.  

6. AIMS OF SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH
Joint Event: Homeless Link, Shelter & Mind
Promote Homelessness & Mental Sectors Working Together
Holistic Integrated Working
Highlight Good Practice Examples to Support Clients with Multiple Needs.
Aims of Event
Look at & Share Best Practice
Approaches to Supporting Women with Complex Needs
Explore the Trauma Informed Approach
Promote Networking & Partnership Working

7. HOUSE KEEPING
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Fire Alarm
Smoking