Mental health of homeless people hit hard during Covid-19 pandemic
The study found that the challenges arising out of public health restrictions had impacted negatively on the mental health of people using homeless services and sleeping rough.
The mental health of homeless people has been impacted by social isolation linked to measures aimed at controlling the spread of Covid-19, with one leading charity organisation saying more mental health outreach is needed.
A new study by Merchants Quay Ireland looked at the lived experiences of 10 people known to homeless services.
