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The Prevalence of Mental Disorders among the Homeless in Western Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis

PLoS Medicine · 2008 · Vol. 5(12) · pp. e225–e225

Seena Fazel✉(University of Oxford)Vivek Khosla(Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust)Helen Doll(University of Oxford)John Geddes(University of Oxford)

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Abstract

Homeless people in Western countries are substantially more likely to have alcohol and drug dependence than the age-matched general population in those countries, and the prevalences of psychotic illnesses and personality disorders are higher. Models of psychiatric and social care that can best meet these mental health needs requires further investigation.

Homelessness and Social Issues Schizophrenia research and treatment Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingMental healthPsychiatryMedicinePersonality disordersPopulationMental illnessMeta-analysisAlcohol dependenceDepression (economics)Demography

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AlcoholismMental DisordersDepressive Disorder, MajorMajor Depressive DisorderIll-Housed PersonsHumansPersonality DisordersPsychotic DisordersPrevalenceWestern WorldSubstance-Related Disorders

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