Homelessness and Mental Illness: Exploring the Lived Experience in India

This book explores the trajectories of social suffering, exclusion, and victimization of homeless persons with mental illness in India, using a Critical Ethnographic approach to study their lived experiences and challenges in recovery and empowerment. It highlights the experiences of this marginalized population through their voices and emphasizes the role of hope in catalyzing recovery and empowerment. It also discusses the difficulties faced by service providers in providing services due to a lack of resources and awareness about mental illness.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate trajectories of social suffering, exclusion, and victimization experienced by homeless individuals with mental illness in India. Employing a Critical Ethnographic approach, it seeks to unravel the lived experiences of this marginalized population, shedding light on the challenges they face during their downward mobilization process and the hurdles they encounter in their quest for recovery and empowerment.

The volume emphasizes the importance of incorporating the voices of this marginalized group rather than solely relying on epidemiological data to understand their experiences. Through captivating stories, it showcases the remarkable resilience and fortitude displayed by these individuals as they endure various forms of ostracism and hardship. The book explores how hope, as a central aspect of their lives, plays a pivotal role in catalyzing their recovery and empowerment journey, enabling them to form meaningful social connections and access valuable social resources.

Furthermore, it sheds light on the difficulties faced by service providers in delivering services due to a lack of resources and support at a systemic level, as well as the need for increased awareness about mental illness among various stakeholders. This book appeals to a wide range of audiences, including students, teachers, researchers, academicians, policymakers, social workers, mental health practitioners, and NGO personnel. Its insights and analysis will contribute to a better understanding of the complexities surrounding mental illness, social exclusion, and the empowerment of vulnerable populations.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032195728