Homelessness, housing, and mental illness /
Schutt, Russell K.
Homelessness, housing, and mental illness / Russell K. Schutt with Stephen M. Goldfinger. - 1 online resource (xxiv, 376 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-363) and index.
A point of departure -- Community in theory -- From back wards 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 a 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. --Book Jacket.
English.
9780674058880 (electronic bk.) 0674058887 (electronic bk.)
22573/ctv1m3x04t JSTOR
101529935 DNLM
Mentally ill homeless persons--United States.
Group homes for people with mental disabilities--United States.
Mental illness.
Housing.
Social problems.
Mental Disorders
Homeless Persons--psychology
Housing
Social Problems
Mental Disorders--United States.
Homeless Persons--psychology--United States.
Housing--United States.
Social Problems--United States.
Sans-abri vivant avec un problème de santé mentale--États-Unis.
Foyers de groupe pour personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle--États-Unis.
Maladies mentales.
Logement.
Problèmes sociaux.
mental disorders.
housing (concept)
social issues.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Social Services & Welfare.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Poverty & Homelessness
Group homes for people with mental disabilities.
Mentally ill homeless persons.
Obdachloser.
Psychische Störung.
Hemlösa--Förenta staterna.
Personer med psykisk funktionsnedsättning--sociala förhållanden--Förenta staterna.
United States
United States.
USA.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
HV3006.A4 / S383 2011eb
362.2
WM 140 / S396h 2011
Homelessness, housing, and mental illness / Russell K. Schutt with Stephen M. Goldfinger. - 1 online resource (xxiv, 376 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-363) and index.
A point of departure -- Community in theory -- From back wards 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 a 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. --Book Jacket.
English.
9780674058880 (electronic bk.) 0674058887 (electronic bk.)
22573/ctv1m3x04t JSTOR
101529935 DNLM
Mentally ill homeless persons--United States.
Group homes for people with mental disabilities--United States.
Mental illness.
Housing.
Social problems.
Mental Disorders
Homeless Persons--psychology
Housing
Social Problems
Mental Disorders--United States.
Homeless Persons--psychology--United States.
Housing--United States.
Social Problems--United States.
Sans-abri vivant avec un problème de santé mentale--États-Unis.
Foyers de groupe pour personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle--États-Unis.
Maladies mentales.
Logement.
Problèmes sociaux.
mental disorders.
housing (concept)
social issues.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Social Services & Welfare.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Poverty & Homelessness
Group homes for people with mental disabilities.
Mentally ill homeless persons.
Obdachloser.
Psychische Störung.
Hemlösa--Förenta staterna.
Personer med psykisk funktionsnedsättning--sociala förhållanden--Förenta staterna.
United States
United States.
USA.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
HV3006.A4 / S383 2011eb
362.2
WM 140 / S396h 2011