McGilloway, Sinéad and Donnelly, Michael (2001) Prevalence and Nature of Mental Health Problems Among Single, Homeless People in Belfast, Northern Ireland. International Journal of Mental Health, 30 (3). pp. 40-49. ISSN 0020-7411

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Abstract

There has been growing concern about the increasing numbers of homeless people with mental ill health, many of whom may be falling through the "net" of mental health services [1]. A recent large UK study [2]-which excludes Northern Ireland (NI)-provided a comprehensive picture of the prevalence of mental morbidity among homeless people. However, there is still some uncertainty about the extent and severity of mental disorders among this population. Furthermore, hostel staff in Belfast (NI) and elsewhere have expressed concerns about their capacity to provide appropriate care and support. Approximately 1 percent of the NI population (21,000) were registered as "statutory homeless" (i.e., as opposed to the "hidden homeless") during 1995-96,40 percent of whom were considered "vulnerable" (e.g., because of physical or mental disability).

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	To cite this article: Sinéad McGilloway & Michael Donnelly (2001) Prevalence and Nature of Mental Health Problems Among Single, Homeless People in Belfast, Northern Ireland, International Journal of Mental Health, 30:3, 40-49, DOI: 10.1080/00207411.2001.11449524
Keywords:	homelessness; Northern Ireland; mental health problems; mental illness; disability;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology
Item ID:	9309
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1080/00207411.2001.11449524
Depositing User:	Dr. Sinéad McGilloway
Date Deposited:	21 Mar 2018 14:49
Journal or Publication Title:	International Journal of Mental Health
Publisher:	M.E. Sharpe Inc.
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	https://www.tandfonline.com
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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