A narrative inquiry: moving on from homelessness for individuals with a major mental illness

A narrative inquiry: moving on from homelessness for individuals with a major mental illness, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 2009, Vol.16,(1), 68-75 H. KIRKPATRICK, C. BYRNE Abstract: This narrative study explores the experience of ‘moving on’ from homelessness for individuals with major mental illnesses, after they have obtained permanent housing with supports. Twelve participants [...]

Risk Factors for Homelessness: Evidence From a Population-Based Study

Risk Factors for Homelessness: Evidence From a Population-Based Study, Psychiatric Services,2009, 60: 465-472  Dr. Shelton is affiliated with the School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Tower Building, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, United Kingdom Abstract: This study examined factors associated with lifetime experience of homelessness among young adults. METHODS: Data were analyzed for 14,888 young adults [...]

The Seeds of Exclusion – Homeless

The Seeds of Exclusion  July 2009 , The Salvation Army,  University of Kent and Cardiff University Click on the title above to gain access to the full-text Abstract: A generation of young people may be binge drinking their lives away, oblivious to the dangers of social exclusion and homelessness that could result from their excessive behaviour. Thinking [...]

Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities: supplementary guidance on intentional homelessness

Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities: supplementary guidance on intentional homelessness , Department for Communities and Local Government, 2009 Click on the title above to access the full-text Abstract: This note provides guidance on how local housing authorities should exercise their homelessness functions, and apply the various statutory criteria, when considering whether applicants who are homeless [...]

Music as a healing art for older adults

Music as a healing art for older adults, Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services ), 2008 Mar 46(3): 21-4 Sorrell JM Abstract: There is increasing evidence of the importance of regular mental and physical exercise to maximize overall health and functioning in older adults. However, many individuals find that reduced strength or disabilities [...]