Rasmus Handest
Rasmus Handest is a psychiatrist and Ph.D. researcher who has focused on the lives of homeless individuals suffering from schizophrenia. His recent research revealed alarming statistics about the prolonged suffering of this vulnerable population, as many endure psychotic symptoms for an average of 15.5 years before receiving a formal diagnosis and treatment. His work highlights the systemic neglect faced by homeless individuals in mental health care and aims to raise awareness about their urgent need for support and timely intervention.
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Rasmus Handest is a chief physician at the Psychiatric Center Amager's Street Team who conducted a study on homeless individuals with schizophrenia.
15 år er alt for længe
Denmark· 2025-06-05Rasmus Handest discovered surprising information while working on his Ph.D. about the life stories of homeless citizens with schizophrenia.
De hører stemmer og hallucinerer. Lever på gaden og døjer med sindssygdom. Alligevel går de rundt i 15 år uden at blive behandletDenmark· 2025-06-03