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May 01 2019
Lawrence Blake is dealing with insecure housing and mental health problems

Lawrence Blake is dealing with insecure housing and mental health problems

The Pavement wishes Lawrence well and is running an extract from his article because almost all (80%) of homeless people in England report having mental health issues, with 45% diagnosed with a mental health condition.

“When you are at the bottom of the heap, who even takes the time to notice you? Your self-esteem is shot to pieces, you have no purpose in life and you get ill. We may never have an all-inclusive society – but whilst we have a capitalist system, nothing will change – it may even get worse. And with so few doctors doing work for NHS mental health, if you are ill and it gets too hard to cope, very little is on offer, apart from being sectioned. So, my advice is do not let the rubbish system take away your pride, dignity or your mind.”

  • Mental Health Awareness Week is 13–19 May. Get help and join in: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health
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