Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness /
Humans are social animals and, in general, don’t thrive in isolated environments. Homeless people, many of whom suffer from serious mental illnesses, often live socially isolated on the streets or in shelters. Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness describes a carefully designed large-scale study...
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| description | Humans are social animals and, in general, don’t thrive in isolated environments. Homeless people, many of whom suffer from serious mental illnesses, often live socially isolated on the streets or in shelters. Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness describes a carefully designed large-scale study to assess how well these people do when attempts are made to reduce their social isolation and integrate them into the community. Should homeless mentally ill people be provided with the type of housing they want or with what clinicians think they need? Is residential staff necessary? Are roommates advantageous? How is community integration affected by substance abuse, psychiatric diagnoses, and cognitive functioning? Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness answers these questions and reexamines the assumptions behind housing policies that support the preference of most homeless mentally ill people to live alone in independent apartments. The analysis shows that living alone reduces housing retention as well as cognitive functioning, while group homes improve these critical outcomes. Throughout the book, Russell Schutt explores the meaning and value of community for our most fragile citizens. |
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| spelling | KOHA-OAI-TEST:4637992021-01-27T01:46:36ZHomelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness / Schutt, Russell K. 1951-, author 350946 Goldfinger, Stephen M. 522133 Collaborator textCambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press,2011©2011engHumans are social animals and, in general, don’t thrive in isolated environments. Homeless people, many of whom suffer from serious mental illnesses, often live socially isolated on the streets or in shelters. Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness describes a carefully designed large-scale study to assess how well these people do when attempts are made to reduce their social isolation and integrate them into the community. Should homeless mentally ill people be provided with the type of housing they want or with what clinicians think they need? Is residential staff necessary? Are roommates advantageous? How is community integration affected by substance abuse, psychiatric diagnoses, and cognitive functioning? Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness answers these questions and reexamines the assumptions behind housing policies that support the preference of most homeless mentally ill people to live alone in independent apartments. The analysis shows that living alone reduces housing retention as well as cognitive functioning, while group homes improve these critical outcomes. Throughout the book, Russell Schutt explores the meaning and value of community for our most fragile citizens.Includes bibliographical references and index.A point of departure -- Community in theory -- From backwards to dark hallways -- Satisfying wants and meeting needs -- Social relations -- Substance abuse -- Mental illness -- Functioning in the community (with Larry J. Seidman) -- Empowerment -- Housing loss -- Community process in context.Humans are social animals and, in general, don’t thrive in isolated environments. Homeless people, many of whom suffer from serious mental illnesses, often live socially isolated on the streets or in shelters. Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness describes a carefully designed large-scale study to assess how well these people do when attempts are made to reduce their social isolation and integrate them into the community. Should homeless mentally ill people be provided with the type of housing they want or with what clinicians think they need? Is residential staff necessary? Are roommates advantageous? How is community integration affected by substance abuse, psychiatric diagnoses, and cognitive functioning? Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness answers these questions and reexamines the assumptions behind housing policies that support the preference of most homeless mentally ill people to live alone in independent apartments. The analysis shows that living alone reduces housing retention as well as cognitive functioning, while group homes improve these critical outcomes. Throughout the book, Russell Schutt explores the meaning and value of community for our most fragile citizens.PSZ_JBMentally ill homeless personsGroup homes for people with mental disabilitiesMental DisordersSocial Problems.URN:ISBN:9780674051010 |
| spellingShingle | Mentally ill homeless persons Group homes for people with mental disabilities Mental Disorders Social Problems. Schutt, Russell K. 1951-, author 350946 Goldfinger, Stephen M. 522133 Collaborator Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness / |
| title | Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Illness / |
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| topic | Mentally ill homeless persons Group homes for people with mental disabilities Mental Disorders Social Problems. |
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