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Author(s): Nick Kerman, John Ecker, Emmy Tiderington, Stephen Gaetz, Sean A. Kidd
Publisher: Journal of Mental Health
Publication Date: 2022
This 2022 study explores the impact of workplace traumas and stressors among service providers working with people experiencing homelessness in Canada.
Author(s): Nick Kerman, Alexia Polillo, Geoff Bardwell, Sophia Gran-Ruaze, Cathi Savage, Charlie Felteau, Sam Tsemberisg
Publication Date: 2021
Harm reduction is a central tenet of Housing First. As the intervention has been shown to stably house people experiencing chronic homelessness across the lifespan with complex behavioural health needs, it is critical to understand the harm reduction outcomes and practices in Housing First. This systematic review examines Harm reduction outcomes and practices in Housing First across four domains: substance-related harms, viral health, sexual heal...
Author(s): Nick Kerman, John Ecker, Stephen Gaetz, Emmy Tiderington, Sean A. Kidd
Publication Date: 2021
Objective:
This study examined the scope of common mental health problems and perceived impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic among direct service providers working with people experiencing homelessness in Canada.
Method:
This cross-sectional study used an online survey that was disseminated to homeless service, supportive housing, and harm reduction organizations and networks. Data were collected on depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress,...