A group is referred as a vulnerable group when it is at a greater risk for poor health status and health care access. Vulnerable populations can be characterized in terms of diseases, age groups and demographics. They include disabilities, homeless, mental illness and migrant health. A mental illness affects how people think, behave and relate with others (Espejo, 2012). There are different types of mental illnesses depending on the degree of severity such as schizophrenia, depression, personality disorder and anxiety. A mental illness can also be referred as a mental impairment, psychiatric disability or mental disorder.
People living with mental illness are ...
