More Than Mental Illness: The Truth About Homelessness

Published: July 7, 2024 by RHJ Producer

There’s a lot of misconceptions about the homeless population, from rates of addiction to employment opportunities. Dr. Deborah Padgett, a professor of social work, explains the real causes of homelessness and how many Americans are one crisis away from finding themselves in a similar situation.

Guest Information:

Dr. Deborah Padgett, Professor, McSilver Faculty Fellow, NYU Silver School of Social Work

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Program #: 24-27Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Children and Parenting| Consumerism| Economy| Employment and Workplace Issues| Foster Parenting| Homelessness and Housing| Labor and Wages| Mental Health| Public Safety| UnemploymentGuests: Dr. Deborah PadgettInstitutions & Organizations: McSilver Faculty| NYU Silver School of Social WorkHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducers: Jason Dickey| Reed Pence

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