{"id":5676,"date":"2025-03-12T15:55:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ie.depaulcharity.org\/?post_type=policies&p=5676"},"modified":"2025-03-13T01:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T01:32:43","slug":"mental-health-report-2025","status":"publish","type":"policies","link":"https:\/\/ie.depaulcharity.org\/policies\/mental-health-report-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Report 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Breaking The Cycle: Addressing Mental Health And Homelessness through integrated care<\/h2>\n

Mental Health Report 2025<\/h2>\n

A new report from Depaul and Mental Health Reform highlights the severe mental health crisis among Ireland’s homeless population. While 1 in 5 Irish individuals experience mental health challenges, this figure dramatically increases for those experiencing homelessness. The report reveals that at least 1 in 2 residents in Depaul services are struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts – a crisis hidden in plain sight.<\/p>\n

The report’s findings are based on Depaul\u2019s administrative data of 4,504 individuals and self-reported experiences, but given the barriers to self-reporting and the limitations of data collection, the actual figure is likely even higher.<\/p>\n

Ireland ranks 3rd highest in Europe for mental health difficulties, with 19% of the population affected (European Commission, 2019). However, within Depaul\u2019s services, 36.9% of residents (2018-2023) reported enduring mental health difficulties, requiring intervention – nearly twice the national rate.<\/p>\n

Key Findings of the Report include:<\/strong><\/p>\n