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Helping homeless mentally ill people: what variables mediate and moderate program effects?
G A Morse1, R J Calsyn, G Allen
1University of Missouri, St. Louis 63121-4499, USA.
American Journal of Community Psychology
|October 1, 1994
Summary
This study identified key factors influencing housing stability and satisfaction for homeless individuals with mental illness. Supportive services and specific client contacts significantly mediated treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Mental Health Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Homelessness and mental illness present complex challenges.
- Effective interventions are crucial for improving outcomes in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the process of treatment for homeless mentally ill clients.
- To identify moderators and mediators of treatment effects on housing stability and client satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Process evaluation study design.
- Analysis of demographic characteristics, service contacts, and supportive services.
- Mediation and moderation analyses of treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Demographic characteristics did not moderate outcomes.
- Housing, entitlement, mental health contacts, and supportive services mediated days in stable housing.
- Program, mental health contacts, and supportive services mediated client satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Specific service interactions and support systems are key drivers of successful outcomes.
- Intervention strategies should focus on enhancing these mediating factors for homeless mentally ill individuals.