People who have a mental illness are often placed in a disadvantage social setting and experience social problems more often (Salzer, Culhane, & Hadley, 2002, P 565). Salzer et al. explains that this is not just due to mental illness, but because the world’s problem are endemic and social problems are mistakenly simplified as being a psychiatric problem(565). The problem creates simple interventions and polices that are addressing complex issues (Salzer, et al. 2002, P 565).
Systematic Process or Methods Used Comparisons of studies and a critical analysis were used in most of the psychiatric services literature to links between social problems and mental illness (Salzer, 2002, P 565). A broad perspective on the impact of mental illness on homelessness, crime and …show more content…
Systematic Process or Methods Used Article 1207 of the International Convention Economic, Social and Cultural Rights state that all people are entitled to the highest standard of physical and mental health (Lynch, 2005, P 241). The root of poor health is thought to come from discrimination because people who are discriminated against have higher anxiety, depression and difficulty coping (Lynch, 2005, P 240).
Conclusion
Lynch (2005) suggests that a human rights approach is needed and requires factors that address poor health outcome, homelessness, poverty and discrimination on a legislative measure (259). Measures should be progressive, concrete and use t most of what is available in resources (258). Lynch (2005) brings ups that integration of the human rights principles into a health service development, implementation and delivery would be an effective way to empower people and give affective treatment