Poverty, mental health link

Emily Baker
Updated June 26 2016 - 4:51pm, first published 4:30pm
IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE: The head of St Vincent de Paul men's shelter Bethlehem House says some people have to choose between seeing their GP and eating.
IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE: The head of St Vincent de Paul men's shelter Bethlehem House says some people have to choose between seeing their GP and eating.

Mental illness does not discriminate, but the data is clear: among those who are homeless, people with a mental illness are overrepresented.

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Emily Baker

Emily Baker

Health reporter

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