Homelessness – Neuroscience

Homelessness is preventable. Ending it and saving lives is a political choice.

November 15, 2023 by Wilma

Homelessness is a deadly but preventable public health crisis. People with pre-existing health conditions are at higher risk of homelessness, and on average, people without homes die decades earlier than those with housing. Homelessness itself is constant suffering due to hunger, extreme weather conditions and treatable illnesses. Every day in… Continue Reading Homelessness is preventable. Ending it and saving lives is a political choice.

New California law aims to force people with mental illness or substance abuse to get help

October 10, 2023 by Wilma

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) More Californians with untreated mental illness and substance abuse problems could be held against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a measure aimed at help overhaul the state’s mental health system and address its problems. growing homeless crisis.… Continue Reading New California law aims to force people with mental illness or substance abuse to get help