Severe mental illness has a high prevalence in the homeless population, with particularly high levels of psychotic illness and substance dependence, as well as risk factors for suicide and violence, a new study has found.
Postgraduate trainee in psychiatry Dr Elaine Dunne, South Lee Mental Health Services, Cork, who carried out the study, found that poor compliance and severity of illness amongst the homeless population has led to a requirement for significant input from multidisciplinary mental health team members.
Source: Aoife Connors, Irish Medical Times, 31/05/2011
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