Synopses & Reviews
'As homelessness becomes an increasingly serious issue, the mental health of homeless people is beginning to appear on the agendas of politicians and policy makers, as well as health care workers. In contrast to the popular \"Skid Row\" stereotype that the word \"homeless\" tends to trigger, many are in fact families and young single people. The health needs of these different kinds of people are, of course, varied. This volume brings together the experiences of mental health teams from around the world in addressing the problems of mental illness in the homeless. The difficulties in assessment and treatment are discussed at length with an emphasis on the application of existing knowledge in health care. By addressing social policy implications and clinical management as well as providing models and definitions of homelessness in different cultures, this book will offer practical support for all those who work with the homeless.'
Review
'\"I believe that this is an exceptionally interesting and useful book.\" William F. Forbes, PhD, DSc, Canadian Journal of Public Health\"The comprehensive nature of the research review makes this book a good resource for anyone seeking a base knowledge about homlessness.\" Victoria L. Banyard, Contemporary Psychology'
Synopsis
'Homelessness is an increasing global problem which poses particular challenges with respect to appropriate mental health care, assessment, and service delivery. Bringing together international experience of mental health care teams, this book provides a valuable and practical resource for all those working with the homeless on a day-to-day basis.\n
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Table of Contents
Part I. Introduction and special groups: 1. Introduction D. Bhugra; 2. A brief history P. Timms; 3. Models of homelessness A. McNaught and D. Bhugra; 4. Young homeless and homeless families D. Bhugra; 5. Homeless women J. Marshall; 6. Homelessness and criminality P. Joseph; Part II. Services 7: Services for the Homeless Mentally Ill J. Marshall and D. Bhugra: 8. Clinical work in the USA W. R. Breakey; 9. Severely mentally ill in hostels M. Marshall; 10. Old and homeless in London and New York City - a cross-national comparison C. Cohen; 11. Primary health care D. El-Kabir and S. Ramsden; Part III. International Perspective; 12. European perspectives: Introduction M. Marshall, P. Brandt and P. Munk-Jorgensen, J. Fernandez, W. Rossler and H. J. Salize; 13. Lessons from America L. Bachrach; 14. Lessons from Australia H. Herrman and C. Neil; Part IV. Policy and Evaluation: 15. Social policy D. Kingdon; 16. Evaluating services M. Marshall; 17. Future directions for homeless mentally ill D. Bhugra.