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Crisis at Christmas 1986.

B G Weller, M P Weller, E Coker

    Lancet (London, England)
    |March 7, 1987
    PubMed
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    A study of 100 individuals found a high prevalence of active psychosis and prior imprisonment among those seeking help. A significant portion of individuals with psychiatric issues had been incarcerated, indicating a worsening trend.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Criminology
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Homeless individuals often have complex needs, including mental health issues and involvement with the criminal justice system.
    • Previous research suggests a link between psychiatric conditions and incarceration, but current data on this overlap is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence of active psychosis and prior imprisonment among individuals accessing services at Crisis at Christmas.
    • To examine the relationship between psychiatric history, active psychosis, and a history of imprisonment.
    • To identify potential socioeconomic challenges, such as benefit entitlement, faced by this population.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted with 100 men and women seeking assistance.
    • Data collected included active psychosis status, psychiatric admission history, and history of imprisonment.

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  • Benefit entitlement was also assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • 34% of participants were actively psychotic, with 12% having no prior contact with psychiatric services.
    • 81% of those who answered reported a history of imprisonment, including one individual with a history of attempted murder.
    • Individuals with psychiatric admissions or active psychosis were significantly more likely to have been imprisoned (78%) compared to those without psychopathology (42%).
    • Approximately one-third of participants were not receiving their full benefit entitlement, regardless of psychiatric history.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings indicate a concerning high prevalence of severe mental illness and criminal justice involvement within the studied population.
    • There is a significant association between psychiatric conditions and imprisonment, highlighting a critical gap in care and support.
    • The results suggest a deterioration in the situation compared to the previous year, necessitating urgent interventions and policy review.