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No fixed abode.

J L Herzberg

    British Journal of Hospital Medicine
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Homeless individuals with mental illness often have schizophrenia, alcoholism, or personality disorders. Community-based care shows promise for some, but accommodation issues persist.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Social Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Homelessness disproportionately affects individuals with severe mental illness, presenting complex healthcare challenges.
    • Existing healthcare systems often fail to adequately serve the mentally ill homeless, leading to poor outcomes.
    • Lack of suitable accommodation exacerbates the difficulties faced by destitute individuals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the primary diagnostic groups among the mentally ill homeless population.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of community-based care models for specific subgroups.
    • To highlight the impact of housing shortages on the well-being of the destitute.

    Main Methods:

    • Diagnostic categorization of homeless mentally ill individuals into functional illness (schizophrenia), alcoholism, and personality disorders.
    • Review of existing evidence on the outcomes of medical services and aftercare for this population.
    • Assessment of the benefits of specialized, small community-based units for certain patient groups.

    Main Results:

    • The mentally ill homeless population can be broadly classified into schizophrenia, alcoholism, and personality disorders.
    • Mentally ill patients frequently avoid medical services and receive inadequate post-hospitalization support.
    • Small community-based units with highly trained staff show potential benefits for some individuals with chronic alcoholism and personality disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective care for the mentally ill homeless requires addressing both psychiatric needs and social determinants like housing.
    • Specialized community-based interventions may improve outcomes for specific subgroups within the mentally ill homeless population.
    • The lack of affordable accommodation is a critical barrier to improving the lives of all destitute individuals, including the mentally ill.

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