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Housing stress takes a toll on mental health. Here’s what we can do about it

  • Written by Ehsan Noroozinejad, Senior Researcher and Sustainable Future Lead, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University
Housing stress takes a toll on mental health. Here’s what we can do about itsimonapilolla/Getty Images

Australia’s housing crunch is no longer just an economic issue. Research clearly shows people who face housing insecurity are more likely to experience mental ill-health.

For this reason, secure housing must sit at the heart of any mental health plan.

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