Introduction to the research on: the effectiveness of supported housing and accommodation for people with mental health problems

Authors:
HARFLETT Naomi, JENNINGS Yasmin, LINSKY Kate
Publisher:
National Development Team for Inclusion
Publication year:
2017
Pagination:
17
Place of publication:
Bristol

A short scoping review of research into the effectiveness of supported housing and accommodation for people with mental health problems aimed at practitioners who work with people with mental health problems. For the review, searches were carried out on organisational websites and a range of databases, including Social Care Online, for UK based research published from 2000. The document provides an overview of the quantity and quality of the research and a table summarising the 20 studies reviewed with their key findings. It also provides a summary of areas identified for future research. The review finds that various models of community-based supported housing have been associated with a range of positive outcomes for people with mental health problems. These include: improved quality of life, more extensive social networks, social inclusion, reduced negative symptoms, increased participation in work and education, increased autonomy, improved self-esteem and happiness, reduced challenging behaviour, increased confidence, and relapse prevention. However, there is less known about the factors which lead to these outcomes and the characteristics that make the most effective types of support. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
supported housing, mental health problems, literature reviews, severe mental health problems;
Content type:
research review
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