Author:
Odell Sue,Commander Martin
Abstract
Aim and methodTo follow up homeless people with psychoses treated by a dedicated team; changes in accommodation, risk behaviour, mental state and psychiatric care were examined.ResultsService uptake improved as did symptomatology and residential stability. However, substance use and criminality continued to be prevalent and a minority remained homeless.Clinical implicationsSpecialist psychiatric teams are a valuable adjunct to mainstream services in areas with high levels of homelessness.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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