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Publication Date: 2017
Background
Limited evidence on the costs of homelessness in Canada is available. We estimated the average annual costs, in total and by cost category, that homeless people with mental illness engender from the perspective of society. We also identified individual characteristics associated with higher costs.
Methods
As part of the At Home/Chez Soi trial of Housing First for homeless people with mental illness, 990 participants were assigned to th...
Publication Date: 2016
Background
A limited number of studies have shown that homeless populations are affected by higher levels of food insecurity, but little is known about food insecurity among homeless adults living with mental illness. Understanding the extent to which food insecurity affects homeless mentally ill adults is crucial to informing relevant policies, intervention and reducing related health consequences. This study is the first to address the question...