scholarly journals Interrogating the Prevention Approach of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 for People with Mental Health Needs Who Are Homeless

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Rogers ◽  
Anya Ahmed ◽  
Iolo Madoc-Jones ◽  
Andrea Gibbons ◽  
Katy Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Welfare Regimes ◽  
Prevention Policy ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
New Evidence

Rates of homelessness and poor mental health present significant challenges across the globe. In this article, we explore how these intersecting issues have been addressed in Wales through Part 2 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 through a paradigm shift towards a prevention model. This article reports findings from a study (conducted between 2016 and 2018) which evaluated the processes and impacts of the Act against the backdrop of welfare reform and systemic changes taking place in Wales and the UK. Using new evidence, we offer a critical examination of how homelessness prevention policy operates in practice and how social values and power affect policy implementation. We offer new evidence of the translation of policy into practice through the experiences of two stakeholder groups: people with mental health needs and service providers. In doing so, we offer a critique of how policy and practice could be modified to improve outcomes for homeless people with implications for prevention policy in Wales and in other contexts and different welfare regimes.

scholarly journals The homeless and the mental health services: a Liverpool study

1993 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 649-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ferran ◽  
B. O'Shea ◽  
I. A. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Psychiatric Disorder ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Mentally Disordered ◽  
Institutional Services ◽  
High Prevalence

It is well known that there is a high prevalence of psychiatric disorder among residents in hostels for the homeless (Timms & Fry, 1989), and staff in these hostels are looking after the mental health needs of these people sometimes with little help from the institutional services. Recent studies have emphasised the plight of schizophrenia sufferers (Marshall, 1993) while other subgroups of mentally disordered homeless people have received less attention.

scholarly journals Factors Associated to Health Needs from Homeless Perspective in Spain

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
David Martin-Baena ◽  
Isabel Montero-Pinar ◽  
Maria Isabel Fuertes-Lanzuela
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Coordinated Care ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mental Health Conditions

<p>Purpose: This pilot study aims to identify factors associated to roofless own health self-perception.<br />Design: Cross-sectional study with a sample of homeless people (n=68) who come for help to one of the homeless service centers founded by a non-profit organization. Socio-demographic characteristics, years living on streets, unhealthy habits, chronic morbidity, basic needs and self-reported physical and mental health were described. To identify factors related to mental and physical health from roofless own perspective, a binary logistic analysis was held. <br />Findings: The majority of participants were under 40 years, male and Spanish, alcohol or drug consumers, 80% have lived in the street for one to five years with high levels of pain and poor mental health conditions. Living on the street over a year, exposure to violence, lack of hygiene and female gender, affect negatively the own perception of physical and mental health conditions.<br />Conclusions: Our results show the different and complex homeless health needs. Given the duration of homelessness affected their health condition, recent roofless homeless should be identified as soon as possible.<br />Clinical relevance and further research: Those providing care for homeless people must promote a more coordinated care, maximizing flexibility and fostering relationships to better response to the multiple and different needs of this one vulnerable population. Further study is needed to allow identify the different experiences of homeless women and men.</p>

scholarly journals Moving Towards Self-actualization: A Trauma-Informed and Needs-Focused Approach to the Mental Health Needs of Survivors of Commercial Child Sexual Exploitation

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Julie Anne Laser-Maira ◽  
Donna Peach ◽  
Charles E. Hounmenou
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Hierarchy Of Needs ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Child Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
The Impact

There is increasing evidence that children who are subject to commercial child sexual exploitation (CCSE) are likely to experience complex mental health needs. Failure to address the trauma experienced by victims of CCSE can lead to suicide attempts, self-harm, and long-term mental health needs (Powell, Asbill, Louis, & Stoklosa, 2018). A ‘trauma-informed’ approach (TIA) creates a responsive environment that improves the motivation of victims of CCSE to seek treatment and service providers to address unmet needs. Merging Maslow’s (1943) hierarchy of needs with a TIA approach provides a comprehensive framework to assess the service requirements necessary to meet CCSE survivors’ needs. Particularly, when Maslow’s hierarchy of needs model is coupled with contemporary extensions, which address our greater understanding of the neurological impact of abuse on physiological well-being greater resilience can be created. Additionally, a TIA instigates a shift from victims of CCSE being viewed as damaged, to an understanding of the impact abusive experiences have had on their development. That approach permits them and others to perceive their “survivorhood” and develop their capacity to achieve self-actualization. This paper critically examines what is constituted as best practice in trauma-informed mental health service delivery to not only meet needs but to support CCSE survivors’ attainment of self-actualization.

Mental Health Needs of Young People with Problematic Drug and Alcohol Use in Manchester

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Ruth Marshall ◽  
Louise Theodosiou ◽  
Prashant Bhat ◽  
Anita Ghosh ◽  
Jade Ark
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Mental Health Training ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Problematic Drug ◽  
High Prevalence

Background. Studies have indicated possible links between substance use disorder and other psychiatric disorders and suggested a high prevalence of unmet mental health needs amongst those with substance use disorders compared to the general population. Method. The study investigated the mental health needs of adolescents attending a substance misuse service. Mental health needs were assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, the Conners screen for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and a brief measure ascertaining demographics, drug use, and the service required by young people. Results. Young people were found to have higher than normal rates of mental health problems; this was not reflected in referral rates from the service. Conclusion. The findings are relevant to both commissioners and service providers. There is a need for integration between mental health services and those working with young substance users to provide a model of care that caters for dual diagnosis. Furthermore, offering mental health training to teams working with drug-using young people is recommended.

Addressing Student Mental Health Needs by Providing Direct and Indirect Services and Building Alliances in the Community

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1201600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol J. Kaffenberger ◽  
Judith O'Rorke-Trigiani
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Community Service ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Case Examples

Given that 20% of students experience mental health issues that interfere with school performance and most of these students will turn first to their school for help, school counselors need to consider how they can best serve this population. This article describes how school counselors can address the mental health needs of students by providing direct services, accessing community resources, and working with school staff and community service providers. The article provides case examples and guidelines for building alliances.

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