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The relationship between housing characteristics, emotional well-being and the personal empowerment of psychiatric consumer/survivors
- Authors:
- NELSON Geoffrey, HALL G. Brent, WALSH-BOWERS Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 34(1), February 1998, pp.57-69.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Examines the relationships between the housing characteristics and dimensions of community adaptation for psychiatric consumer/survivors in the USA. Using a longitudinal research design, found that the number of living companions, housing concerns, and having a private room all significantly predicted different dimensions of community adaptation. Discusses the implications of the results for policy and practice in providing housing for this population.
Effectiveness of a supportive housing program for homeless adults with mental illness and substance use: a two-group controlled trial
- Authors:
- GUTMAN Sharon A., RAPHAEL-GREENFIELD Emily I.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(5), 2017, p.286–293.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a housing transition programme for homeless shelter residents with chronic mental illness and substance use. Method: A two-group controlled study design was used to assess the programme, with 10 participants in an intervention group and 10 in a control group. Goal attainment scaling and quality of life ratings were used pre- and post-intervention to determine if a statistically significant difference existed between groups at post-intervention. Results: A statistically significant difference existed between intervention and control group goal attainment scaling scores (U = 9.50, p < .03, d = 1.34), and on quality of life scores (U = 10.50, p < .04, d = 1.30) at post-intervention. At a 6-month follow-up, 57.14% of intervention group participants had transitioned into supportive housing, while only 25% of control group participants had transitioned. Conclusion: Findings suggest that intervention participants made greater progress toward desired housing goals and reported higher quality of life ratings than controls at post-intervention. This study provides support for the effectiveness of a housing programme for homeless adults with chronic mental illness and substance use histories to achieve housing goals and higher quality of life ratings. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing renewal and mental health: A case study
- Authors:
- BLACKMAN Tim, HARVEY John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(5), October 2001, pp.571-583.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents findings from a study of the mental health of residents before and after a neighbourhood renewal programme. A total of 415 household interviews were completed prior to the renewal work and 234 after completion of the work. Self-report data were collected about housing defects; perceptions of the neighbourhood; symptomatic health including symptoms of psychological distress; use of general practitioner services, hospitals and medication; and demographic, economic and lifestyle factors. Following the renewal work, improvements occurred in both adults' and children's levels of psychological distress. Concludes that neighbourhood renewal in deprived areas is likely to have a role in improving mental health among local populations. More evidence about this relationship would help to inform how to approach neighbourhood renewal, including decisions about renewal priorities and whether to demolish or refurbish substandard housing.
Supporting people with mental health problems in ordinary housing
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
In 1995, Home-Link, an interagency initiative, was set up in the East Riding of Yorkshire to provide permanent housing and low level, practical support to people with enduring mental health problems. The service offered ongoing individual tenancy support and also aimed to encourage a mutual support network by housing users within walking distance of each other. Outlines an evaluation, undertaken by the Centre for Housing Policy, University of York, which found that Home-Link represented a successful model for providing support to people with mental health problems in the community.
Housing First for older homeless adults with mental illness: a subgroup analysis of the At Home/Chez Soi randomized controlled trial
- Authors:
- CHUNG Timothy E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 33(1), 2018, pp.85-95.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study compares the effect of Housing First on older (≥50 years old) and younger (18–49 years old) homeless adults with mental illness participating in At Home/Chez Soi, a 24-month multisite randomized controlled trial of Housing First. Method: At Home/Chez Soi, participants (n = 2148) were randomised to receive rent supplements with intensive case management or assertive community treatment, based on their need level for mental health services, or usual care in their respective communities. A subgroup analysis compared older (n = 470) and younger (n = 1678) homeless participants across baseline characteristics and 24-month outcomes including housing stability (primary outcome), generic and condition-specific quality of life, community functioning, physical and mental health status, mental health symptom severity, psychological community integration, recovery, and substance use (secondary outcomes). Results: At 24 months, Housing First significantly improved the percentage of days stably housed among older (+43.9%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 38.4% to 49.5%) and younger homeless adults (+39.7%, 95% CI: 36.8% to 42.6%), compared with usual care, with no significant differences between age groups (difference of differences = +4.2%, 95% CI: −2.1% to 10.5%, p = 0.188). Improvements from baseline to 24 months in mental health and condition-specific quality of life were significantly greater among older homeless adults than among younger homeless adults. Conclusion: Housing First significantly improved housing stability among older and younger homeless adults with mental illness, resulting in superior mental health and quality of life outcomes in older homeless adults compared with younger homeless adults at 24 months. (Publisher abstract)
Supporting complex needs: a practical guide for support staff working with people with a learning disability who have mental health needs
- Authors:
- HARDY Steve, et al
- Publisher:
- Turning Point
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The guide provides practical advice for frontline support staff to help them recognise mental health needs in the first place and provide appropriate treatment and support. The guide is for staff in a range of support settings, including either specialist or mainstream services in the voluntary, statutory and private sector, such as supported housing outreach, day services, employment and in-patient services. People with a learning disability can be more vulnerable to developing mental health problems than the rest of the population. Individuals are not referred to appropriate services and consequently mental health needs remain unmet and impact on the person’s quality of life.
Regenerating minds
- Authors:
- HUXLEY Peter, EVANS Sherrill
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.11.01, 2001, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors, of the Institute of Psychiatry report on a study of the impact on mental health of an urban regeneration scheme in a deprived part of Manchester.
Who wants a home for life?
- Author:
- TOOTH John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 4(4), July 1996, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
In discussion of design and provision of residential facilities for people with dementia in the UK, the concept of a "home for life" is prominent. Not so in Australia. The author assesses the practical significance of this difference in our thinking.
Closing the asylums: where do all the former long-stay patients go?
- Author:
- O'BRIEN Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Health Trends, 24(3), 1992, pp.88-90.
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics
Reports on a follow-up study of a cohort of former long-stay patients discharged between 1985 and 1989 in Somerset Health District. Findings show that whilst residential settings are satisfactory, but day care arrangements are often inadequate with several unmet needs in the areas concerning quality of life.
Contemporary issues in gerontology: promoting positive ageing
- Editors:
- MINICHIELLO Victor, COULSON Irene, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 320p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Leading experts investigate current critical debates in health and social science and explore innovative new approaches to aged care and ageing. By using international examples and a multidisciplinary approach readers are provided with a broad understanding of ageing from a social perspective and analyses of the concepts of ageism, healthy ageing and positive ageing. Contributions examine: how services can be provided to meet the expectations and needs of a growing population of ageing citizens within a cost effective, social justice and positive ageing framework; identify how resources allocated to aged care can be distributed equitably to better meet the demands associated with housing, retirement, service provision and care; and consider how health promotion principles can contribute to a healthy older population. Subjects discussed include: the challenges of ageism; health promotion in healthy ageing; the experience of ageing: mental health and well-being; sexuality, sexual intimacy and sexual health in later life; the prevention of dementia; work and retirement: is retirement relevant in the 21st Century? housing and older people; caregiving and its delivery; vehicles to promote positive ageing: natural therapies, counselling, music and the creative arts; and changing technology. The text is aimed at students and practitioners of gerontology, medicine, nursing, allied health, health management, social work and public policy.