Medscape April 29, 2024
Most people experiencing homelessness have mental health disorders, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
In an examination of studies that included nearly 50,000 participants, the current prevalence of mental health disorders among people experiencing homelessness was 67% and the lifetime prevalence was 77%.
“The relationship is likely bidirectional, where experiencing homelessness may exacerbate mental health symptoms or where having a mental health disorder may increase an individual’s risk for experiencing homelessness,” lead author Rebecca Barry, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, told Medscape Medical News.
“There are also likely stressors that increase both risk for homelessness and risk for developing mental health disorders. This study examines prevalence but does not examine...
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