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¹Research Centre for Practice Innovation, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. g.brown@griffith.edu.au

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Schizophrenia significantly impacts individuals, affecting housing and social connections. Maintaining quality housing is crucial for supporting individuals with schizophrenia and fostering social relationships, which are vital for mental health.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Social Science

Background:

Schizophrenia affects 0.5-1% of the population, causing significant personal and societal burdens.
The illness impacts individuals' ability to maintain essential life resources, including housing and social relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on the relationship between housing and supportive relationships for individuals with schizophrenia.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies examining housing and social support for people with schizophrenia.

Main Results:

Schizophrenia symptoms negatively affect the ability to maintain quality housing.
Difficulty in maintaining housing is linked to challenges in sustaining supportive social relationships.
Social relationships and family support are essential for maintaining mental health in individuals with schizophrenia.

Conclusions:

There is a reciprocal relationship between housing quality and social support for individuals with schizophrenia.
Interventions addressing housing stability may improve social connections and mental well-being.