Depaul research shows many of its service users have mental health difficulties. Here Brian, a Depaul Homeless Health Peer Advocate (HHPA), shares his story
Brian, a Depaul Homeless Health Peer Advocate (HHPA) with lived experience of homelessness, pictured at the Trinity College launch of Depaul's 2025 Mental Health and Homelessness Report ‘Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Mental Health and Homelessness through integrated care’
Brian, a Depaul Homeless Health Peer Advocate (HHPA) with lived experience of homelessness, pictured at the Trinity College launch of Depaul's 2025 Mental Health and Homelessness Report ‘Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Mental Health and Homelessness through integrated care’
Arlene Harris
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According to studies from the European Commission in 2019, Ireland ranks third highest in Europe for mental health difficulties, with 19pc of the general population affected. And the latest research from homeless charity Depaul has shown that one in two of their service users struggle with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts.
These stark figures are compounded with the fact that 36.9pc of Depaul residents reported mental health difficulties, nearly twice the national rate, and more than likely massively underestimated.