Mental health policy and housing: Why housing is vital in the management of mental health

Abstract

Homelessness makes mental health problems worse, but inappropriate housing can be damaging, too. We need to be flexible and supportive in our provision, offering options for both independent and supported housing, and easy transfer between them. Government policy on housing should recognise the importance of individual need, as well as the overall picture.

Citation

Drake, M. (1998), "Mental health policy and housing: Why housing is vital in the management of mental health", Housing, Care and Support, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 8-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/14608790199800004