“The stereotypical image is someone who… is where they are because that’s where they want to be.” “After being homeless for a period of time, a homeless person gains a mental illness, if nothing else the depression or anxiety that goes with it... we stay exhausted physically because we’re exhausted psychologically and mentally.” Three Redding residents who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness shed light on the connection between mental wellness and stable housing. Watch this short, 8 minute video to learn more about their stories.
Three Redding residents who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness shed light on the connection between mental wellness and stable housing. This video is part of the Brave Faces project and Stand Against Stigma campaign. Learn more about how we are changing minds about mental illness in Shasta County at www.standagainststigma.com.