Homelessness and severe mental illness in low-and middle-income countries: scoping review

C Smartt, M Prince, S Frissa, J Eaton, A Fekadu… - BJPsych …, 2019 - cambridge.org
BackgroundDespite being a global problem, little is known about the relationship between
severe mental illness (SMI) and homelessness in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) …

Models of care of schizophrenia in the community—an international perspective

GS Gowda, MK Isaac - Current psychiatry reports, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review We reviewed the existing and recent community models of care
in schizophrenia. We examine characteristics, recent updates, evidence, cost-effectiveness …

Impact of COVID-19 confinement on mental health in youth and vulnerable populations: An extensive narrative review

M Reiriz, M Donoso-González, B Rodríguez-Expósito… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The objective of this narrative review is to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the mental
health of particularly vulnerable groups. This information will allow a better understanding of …

Social support and quality of life among chronically homeless patients with schizophrenia

J Chen, H Song, S Li, Z Teng, Y Su, J Chen… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
This study aimed to describe the sociodemographic characteristics, social support received,
and quality of life of chronically homeless patients with schizophrenia in China. A self …

Clinical outcome and rehabilitation of homeless mentally ill patients admitted in mental health institute of South India:“Know the Unknown” project

GS Gowda, G Gopika, CN Kumar, N Manjunatha… - Asian journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Objectives Homeless Mentally Ill (HMI) patients represent a unique global problem
and pose a challenge in treatment, management and rehabilitation services. There is sparse …

Homeless persons with mental illness and COVID pandemic: Collective efforts from India

GS Gowda, NK Chithra, S Moirangthem… - Asian journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
COVID-19 pandemic had made an unprecedented impact worldwide. India has entered into
a total lockdown by invoking the special provision of Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 and …

Development and validation of a supported housing programme for homeless women with severe mental illness

LR Conger, A Jagannathan, E Breuer… - Social Psychiatry and …, 2024 - Springer
Background The bidirectional phenomenon of homelessness and Mental Illness (MI) creates
a vicious circle that is hard to escape. In India, Homeless Women with Severe Mental Illness …

Homelessness in mental illness: Opportunities & prospects in the Indian context

LNS Nagavarapu, A Raj, K Sekhar - Asian journal of psychiatry, 2019 - Elsevier
Homelessness is considered a serious public health concern. Bidirectional relationship has
been established between homelessness and mental illness by research studies and its …

[HTML][HTML] Caregivers' attitude and perspective on coercion and restraint practices on psychiatric inpatients from South India

GS Gowda, CN Kumar, S Ray, S Das… - … of neurosciences in …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Coercion and restraint practices in psychiatric care are common phenomena
and often controversial and debatable ethical issue. Caregivers' attitude and perspective on …

Psychosocial preparedness among homeless people: A study from an urban rehabilitation center in South India

JR Kalyanasundaram, AR Elangovan… - Journal of Family …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: Homeless people have difficulties in their basic necessities such as food,
clothing, and shelter and they are prone to physical abuse and assault. Homeless mentally …