Homelessness and mental illnesses

Homelessness is an expression of marked social exclusion phenomena and often particularly affects people with mental disorders. Mental disorders often precede the onset of homelessness but can also be a result of homelessness. Different forms of therapeutic and social support interventions have been...

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Published inNervenarzt Vol. 91; no. 11; p. 1025
Main Authors Schreiter, S, Gutwinski, S, Rössler, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.11.2020
Subjects
Homeless Persons
Housing
Humans
Internet
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - therapy
Substance-Related Disorders - diagnosis
Substance-Related Disorders - therapy
Outreach support
Housing shortage
Poverty
Crisis experience
Substance-related addiction
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Summary:Homelessness is an expression of marked social exclusion phenomena and often particularly affects people with mental disorders. Mental disorders often precede the onset of homelessness but can also be a result of homelessness. Different forms of therapeutic and social support interventions have been evaluated in various countries, predominantly with an outreach treatment approach. These interventions were often combined with low threshold availability of housing programs. These showed positive effects on housing stability and reduction of psychiatric symptoms but not in reduction of substance use disorders. Peer support strategies and the use of digital media are possible options for future therapeutic strategies.
ISSN:1433-0407
DOI:10.1007/s00115-020-00986-x