Homeless people are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems of all kinds. Findings from a three-year study funded jointly by the Department of Health and the Mental Health Foundation show that one fifth of young homeless people have attempted suicide in the past year, and a third have made an attempt at some point in their lives.
Homeless people are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems of all kinds. Findings from a three-year study funded jointly by the Department of Health and the Mental Health Foundation show that one fifth of young homeless people have attempted suicide in the past year, and a third have made an attempt at some point in their lives.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, mental health, mental health problems, suicide, surveys, young people, attempted suicide, Department of Health;
This book reports a three year longitudinal study on mental health problems of homeless young people, in their mid teens to early twenties, from urban areas of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. The data, collected at three month intervals, covers emerging adulthood among runaways and homeless young people, mental health, unintentional and intentional injuries, adult roles, social networks, intimate relationships and economic adjustments, and lost and new opportunities. Homeless young people suffer many stresses and psychological consequences of missing key adolescent, developmental tasks are discussed. The author, and collaborators, focus on mental health and depression in Chapters 3 and 4, traumatic histories, substance misuse patterns and dissociative symptoms in chapters 5, 6 and 7, and physical injuries, self-harm, suicide ideation and health services utilisation in chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11. Social networks at home and on the streets, sexuality, relationships and pregnancy, and survival strategies, hunger, education and housing are covered in Chapters 12, 13 and 14. Psychological problems associated with victimisation experienced before and after running away are noted to shape behaviour, interpersonal relationships and chances of future adjustment to conventional life. Some, more serious, consequences and continuities of mental health problems are discussed in chapters 15 and 16.
This book reports a three year longitudinal study on mental health problems of homeless young people, in their mid teens to early twenties, from urban areas of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. The data, collected at three month intervals, covers emerging adulthood among runaways and homeless young people, mental health, unintentional and intentional injuries, adult roles, social networks, intimate relationships and economic adjustments, and lost and new opportunities. Homeless young people suffer many stresses and psychological consequences of missing key adolescent, developmental tasks are discussed. The author, and collaborators, focus on mental health and depression in Chapters 3 and 4, traumatic histories, substance misuse patterns and dissociative symptoms in chapters 5, 6 and 7, and physical injuries, self-harm, suicide ideation and health services utilisation in chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11. Social networks at home and on the streets, sexuality, relationships and pregnancy, and survival strategies, hunger, education and housing are covered in Chapters 12, 13 and 14. Psychological problems associated with victimisation experienced before and after running away are noted to shape behaviour, interpersonal relationships and chances of future adjustment to conventional life. Some, more serious, consequences and continuities of mental health problems are discussed in chapters 15 and 16.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, longitudinal studies, mental health problems, outreach services, runaways, self-harm, social networks, stress, substance misuse, suicide, young adults, young people;
Claims to be the first comprehensive report on the physical, cognitive, behavioural and emotional well being of children in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The book provides an up to date and thorough review of existing data. Chapters cover all aspects of children's well being including poverty, health, education, housing, environment and crime. The report also presents key statistics, trends and references.
Claims to be the first comprehensive report on the physical, cognitive, behavioural and emotional well being of children in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The book provides an up to date and thorough review of existing data. Chapters cover all aspects of children's well being including poverty, health, education, housing, environment and crime. The report also presents key statistics, trends and references.
Subject terms:
homeless people, learning disabilities, looked after children, mental health problems, school exclusion, substance misuse, suicide, statistical methods, teenage pregnancy, truancy, child care, child development, children, children in need, childrens rights, education;
Young offenders with mental health problems are in need of support. Twelve per cent are sleeping rough. One in five are considered a suicide risk. Almost half are on medication and over forty per cent have self harmed themselves.
Young offenders with mental health problems are in need of support. Twelve per cent are sleeping rough. One in five are considered a suicide risk. Almost half are on medication and over forty per cent have self harmed themselves.
Subject terms:
homeless people, medical treatment, medication, mental health problems, mental health services, mentally disordered offenders, risk, self-harm, suicide, young offenders, young people, attempted suicide;
British Journal of Psychiatry, 178, February 2001, pp.160-165.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
The comparative outcome of psychosis in British Whites and UK African-Caribbeans is unclear. Some report that African-Caribbeans have worse outcome, whereas others claim better symptomatic outcome and a more benign course. This research aims to compare the course, outcome and treatment of psychosis in African-Caribbeans and British Whites in a large multi-centre sample. Outcome measures (hospitalisation, illness course, self-harm, social disability and treatment received) were adjusted for socio-economic and clinical differences between groups at baseline using regression analysis. Results found African-Caribbeans were less likely to have a continuous illness and to receive treatment with antidepressants or psychotherapy. Concludes that the outcome of psychosis is complex but differs between UK African-Caribbeans and British Whites. This may reflect risk factors that increase the rate of psychosis in UK African-Caribbeans. Treatment differences require further investigation.
The comparative outcome of psychosis in British Whites and UK African-Caribbeans is unclear. Some report that African-Caribbeans have worse outcome, whereas others claim better symptomatic outcome and a more benign course. This research aims to compare the course, outcome and treatment of psychosis in African-Caribbeans and British Whites in a large multi-centre sample. Outcome measures (hospitalisation, illness course, self-harm, social disability and treatment received) were adjusted for socio-economic and clinical differences between groups at baseline using regression analysis. Results found African-Caribbeans were less likely to have a continuous illness and to receive treatment with antidepressants or psychotherapy. Concludes that the outcome of psychosis is complex but differs between UK African-Caribbeans and British Whites. This may reflect risk factors that increase the rate of psychosis in UK African-Caribbeans. Treatment differences require further investigation.
Subject terms:
homeless people, independence, medication, mental health problems, outcomes, hospital admission, psychotherapy, prisoners, severe mental health problems, suicide, treatment, unemployment, therapy and treatment, black and minority ethnic people, depression, ethnicity;
British Journal of Psychiatry, 173, November 1998, pp.376-384.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Best available evidence from public records, interviews, case notes, keyworkers and general practitioners were assembled to establish: which subjects initially identified as having psychotic illnesses had died; care currently received by subjects originally selected for interview; and rates of major adverse events and of admission for these individuals. Concludes that rates of adverse events and 'slipping through the net' are relatively low among individuals receiving community-based services, whether intensive or standard care.
Best available evidence from public records, interviews, case notes, keyworkers and general practitioners were assembled to establish: which subjects initially identified as having psychotic illnesses had died; care currently received by subjects originally selected for interview; and rates of major adverse events and of admission for these individuals. Concludes that rates of adverse events and 'slipping through the net' are relatively low among individuals receiving community-based services, whether intensive or standard care.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, mental health problems, severe mental health problems, social policy, suicide, unmet need, urban areas, violence, black and minority ethnic people, community care, community mental health services, death, evaluation;
Articles on the social changes taking place in St. Petersburg, after the euphoria of perestroika had evaporated. Social problems looked at include: homelessness, unemployment, homeless children living on the streets, crime, and poverty. Places these issues in the context of the ineffectiveness of state social policy and the role social work could play in alleviating these problems.
Articles on the social changes taking place in St. Petersburg, after the euphoria of perestroika had evaporated. Social problems looked at include: homelessness, unemployment, homeless children living on the streets, crime, and poverty. Places these issues in the context of the ineffectiveness of state social policy and the role social work could play in alleviating these problems.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, homosexuality, housing, mental health problems, older people, physical disabilities, poverty, prostitution, refugees, social policy, social welfare, social work, suicide, alcohol misuse, children, crime, drug misuse, families, employment;
Contains chapters on: improving judgment and appreciating biases within the risk assessment process; assessing gay and lesbian carers; making family placements - working with risks and building on strengths; risk in adoption and fostering; attempting to manage risk in children's homes; vulnerable people taking risks - older people and residential care; citizenship, personal development and the management of risk for people with learning difficulties; young people and drug use; the effects and risks of alcohol for individuals; homelessness and mental health; risk, residential services and people with mental health problems; community care, homicide inquiries and risk assessment; risk and prison suicide; teenage suicide and self-harm; issues in risk assessment in parole; rights versus risks when working with prisoners; risk, domestic violence and probation practice; throughcare practice, risk and contact with victims; and the role and responsibilities of middle managers.
Contains chapters on: improving judgment and appreciating biases within the risk assessment process; assessing gay and lesbian carers; making family placements - working with risks and building on strengths; risk in adoption and fostering; attempting to manage risk in children's homes; vulnerable people taking risks - older people and residential care; citizenship, personal development and the management of risk for people with learning difficulties; young people and drug use; the effects and risks of alcohol for individuals; homelessness and mental health; risk, residential services and people with mental health problems; community care, homicide inquiries and risk assessment; risk and prison suicide; teenage suicide and self-harm; issues in risk assessment in parole; rights versus risks when working with prisoners; risk, domestic violence and probation practice; throughcare practice, risk and contact with victims; and the role and responsibilities of middle managers.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, lesbians, licence, managers, mental health problems, management, homicide, older people, probation service, prisoners, residential care, residential child care, rights, risk, risk assessment, risk management, suicide, young people, adoption, assessment, alcohol misuse, carers, care homes, children, citizenship, drug misuse, foster care, gay men, good practice;