Lasting Effects of Homelessness – Trauma, Mental Health & Beyond
Matt shares his experiences of homelessness and how they still affect his life long after he’s gotten off the streets.
Matt explains his early life and how he ended up sleeping rough. Outlining what he experienced, both mentally and physically, while homeless. How he got off the streets and the impacts it’s had on his life since.
Aims
Challenge beliefs about homelessness and their related mental health issues
Learn about issues surrounding homelessness, its diversity and its connected mental, social, emotional, economic and physical consequences
Provide an understanding that the effects of homelessness have long lasting effects
This talk contains the following topics:
Domestic Abuse
Homelessness
Violence
Addiction
Suicide
Mental Health
Audience:
General Public
Local Councils
Government Departments
Schools
NFP Organisations
Health Providers
Other Organisations