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Substance misuse, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts among a national sample of homeless
- Author:
- DIETZ Tracey L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 37(1), January 2011, pp.1-18.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article considers the relationship between alcohol and drug misuse and suicidality in homeless individuals. The study aimed to identify the relationship between the annual incidence of drug and alcohol misuse among a national probability sample of homeless individuals and self-reports of suicidal ideation and attempts, while at the same time considering the predictors of both drug and alcohol misuse and suicidal ideation and attempts. Data came from a national dataset, the National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients (NSHAPC), which was conducted in 1996 and includes data on 2,974 homeless people. A series of logistic models were tested to identify the predictors of annual incidence of alcohol and drug misuse problems. In particular, the study examined the relationship of alcohol and drug misuse to suicidal ideation and attempts over the previous year. Forty-four per cent of the respondents reported a current alcohol problem and 41% reported a current drug problem at the time of the survey. Sixteen per cent reported that they had experienced serious thoughts of suicide over the previous year, and 6% reported that they had attempted suicide. The study aims to support the development of prevention and treatment programmes designed to appropriately and effectively target suicidal ideation and attempts among homeless substance misusers.
Out of sight, out of mind
- Author:
- GULLAND Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 1.9.99, 1999, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on a new survey from Crisis which reveals that one in three people evicted from their homes has a mental health problem.
Dying on the streets: the case for moving quickly to end rough sleeping
- Authors:
- WEAL Rory, ORCHARD Beatrice
- Publisher:
- St. Mungo's
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on interventions which help people within hours of their arrival on the street, such as street outreach, emergency accommodation, and support for substance use and mental health problems. It also presents findings from a national survey of street outreach services, which examined current responses to rough sleeping England. The survey, which received 71 responses from different providers, found that the majority of services had seen a rise in rough sleeping in their area over the past five years. Survey respondents also said access to vital services, such as emergency accommodation and support for substance misuse and mental health problems, has got harder during the past five years. The report also highlights the need for changes to recording and reviewing the deaths of anyone sleeping rough. Recommendations include the need for refreshed local homelessness strategies which integrate new interventions and ensure link up with other local health and housing strategies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Assessing health care needs among street homeless and transitionally housed adults
- Authors:
- BARRETT Blake, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 37(3), May 2011, pp.338-350.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In 2009, there was an estimated 9,566 homeless people in Hillsborough County, FL. This article reports on the results of a survey conducted by the lead agency responsible for coordinating homeless services in Hillsborough. The survey aimed to examine the health care needs and receipt of health services of street and transitionally housed homeless persons in the county. In March-May 2008, a total of 823 homeless individuals were interviewed in street-based locations, shelters, drop-in centres, and meal sites using a comprehensive survey. The participants reported extensive lifetime and current needs for physical and behavioural health care services. More than a third (37.2%) reported having a physical or mental disability that impaired everyday activities. The majority reported a need for dental (60.2%) and eye (54.2%) care. More than a quarter (27.0%) reported an HIV diagnosis. In addition, nearly a half of the sample (49.1%) reported having being diagnosed with a mental or emotional problem, and a third (33.4%) reported currently having a substance abuse problem. The study provides evidence of the wide prevalence of health service needs, the lack of health services received, the accordant gap in unmet medical treatment, and the primary utilisation of costly and acute sources of care among homeless persons.
British psychiatric morbidity survey
- Authors:
- JENKINS R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 173, July 1998, pp.4-7.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There is mounting evidence of the increasing global health burden of mental illness. As part of the agenda to improve information and understanding about mental illness the Department of Health commissioned a survey to provide a baseline for 'Health of the Nation Targets', and to inform those commissioning services of local and national needs. This article presents a short overview of the programme to date.
It's a street crime
- Author:
- HIRST Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.1.96, 1996, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
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.
Understanding the patterns of use, motives, and harms of New Psychoactive Substances in Scotland
- Authors:
- MacLEOD Katy, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 133
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Reports the results of mixed methods research on New or Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) use among five key target populations: vulnerable young people, people in contact with mental health services, people affected by homelessness, people who inject drugs and men who have sex with men. Research methods included: interviews with 33 people who had taken NPS; focus groups with 42 front line staff working with people who use NPS; and surveys completed by 424 service users and 184 front line workers. Findings are presented on patterns of NPS use, motivations for and consequences of use, and treatment and legislative responses. Key motives for use of NPS related to ease of access, curiosity and influence of peers, as well as pleasure, price and potency. Multiple harms associated with NPS use were identified though the surveys. These included: mental health harms, such as anxiety, paranoia and depression; physical health harms such as lack of sleep and coordination problems; and social harms, such as debt, loss of tenancy and negative effects on relationships. Rates of contact with drug treatment and other services such as social work, mutual aid, and drug, homeless, mental and sexual health services regarding NPS use were low. It suggests that there is a need to raise the profile of available NPS support within services and to ensure that staff are adequately trained to ask about NPS use. The report highlights learning points for improving practice, developing services and engaging with vulnerable populations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health of the statutorily homeless population: secondary analysis of the Psychiatric Morbidity Surveys
- Authors:
- SIMS Jane, VICTOR Christina R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 8(5), October 1999, pp.523-532.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The prevalence of neuroticism, as measured by the CIS-R, was compared across two groups: the statutorily homeless and those in private households, using data from the Psychiatric Morbidity Surveys. Homeless people, many of whom were young adults, experienced twice the rate of neurotic disorder. The raised prevalence was associated with stressful life events such as long-term illness, plus the lack of social support. Homeless people with mental health problems were more likely to be treated as in-patients rather than out-patients. Holistic management of patients facing socio-economic adversity is needed to improve psychiatric morbidity.
Youth, homelessness and mental health in Birmingham
- Authors:
- McCABE Angus, STANYER Ann, COMMANDER Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 4, 1998, pp.1-19.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Describes a project in Birmingham with the following aims: to examine the impact of homelessness on the mental health of young people in Birmingham; to explore agency response to these issues; to identify positive, practical developments in service provision that might, more effectively, address the needs of vulnerable young people.
Service delivery using consumer staff in a mobile crisis assessment program
- Authors:
- LYONS John S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 32(1), February 1996, pp.33-40.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Interest has developed in the use of mental health consumers as staff members in community programmes for persons with serious mental illness. The present study investigates consumer service delivery in a mobile assessment programme designed to assist homeless people with severe psychiatric disorders. Consumer and non-consumer staff were generally comparable. Results suggest that consumer staff engaged in more street outreach and were less often dispatched for emergencies. There was a trend for consumer staff to be more likely to certify their clients for hospitalisation. In sum, consumer staff appear to provide a valuable contribution to this form of service delivery.