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Key Takeaways
Many would agree that one’senvironment can impact mental health.
This includes documented cases of the homeless engaging in killing others and/or themselves."
Public health efforts have to be championed to shift from an idea to an action.
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Public health efforts have to be championed to shift from an idea to an action."
Such funding at the state and city levels are necessary public health efforts, according to Weaver.
Weaver explains, “When we properly treat the mental health of others, we all reap the benefits.
Being proactive ensures that appropriate programs are being created and appropriate care is being provided.
Being reactive results in other social problems such as homelessness and incarceration.”
The Subway Safety Plan takes a multifaceted approach, according to Ladhani.
This plan helps to support that."
“These plans together offer a multifaceted approach to address mental health needs,” she says.
