Dangerous places: exposure to violence and its mental health consequences for the homeless.
The association between exposure to violence and symptoms of mental health problems among 161 homeless adults in a mid-sized Southern metropolitan area was examined. Results indicated a significant relationship between witnessing violence and the reporting of mental health symptoms; no relationship was found between criminal victimization and symptom reporting. Implications for clinical practice and social policy are discussed.
Fitzpatrick
K M
KM
Department of Sociology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA.
LaGory
M E
ME
Ritchey
F J
FJ
D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D011640:Public Policy; D014754:Violence