" (Finnerty, 2008) It is reported that those who suffer from co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse problems are also likely to be homeless. According to the Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians' Network (2000) "Co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse makes it more likely that people will be chronically homeless." (cited in Finnerty, 2008) Factors that are known to contribute to homelessness in those with co-occurring mental illness and

As this study points out, these encounters can lead to negative situations and even to death, injuries and legal issues. In essence, the relationship and involvement of the police from a formal point-of-view is based on two common law principles. These are, the facility and the responsibility of the police to protect the safety and welfare of the public, and secondly the principle of parens patriae, which dictates protection for

Psychology Treatment For most of U.S. history up to the time of the Community Mental Health Act of 1963, the mentally ill were generally warehoused in state and local mental institutions on a long-term basis. Most had been involuntarily committed by orders from courts or physicians, and the discharge rate was very low. Before the 1950s and 1960s, there were few effective treatments for mental illnesses like depression, anxiety disorders and

Program for the Mentally Ill Homeless Population This research project is an attempt to determine if a community-based program serving the mentally ill homeless population has met its goal of reducing hospitalizations for acute psychiatric episodes. An attempt to identify the elements that define the difference in this program will be identified and evaluated. The literature shows that treating the mentally ill homeless population is especially difficult in terms of

Mental Illness Interview SWK 354 Midterm Interview Assignment FACE SHEET Name Age DOB SS# Religion Sex Race George Tirebiter 35 Oct 17, 1975 - Roman Catholic M. White Current Address Phone Permanent Address 1445 Fleming Walloon Blvd. - West Roxbury, Mass. Education Level Employment None currently Current Important Activities (school, community, etc.) Wife and family; writing poetry Financial Sources: Spousal support Important Medical Information In Case of Emergency Notify: Relationship: Worker: Wife: Ki-Sook Tirebiter Diagnosed schizophrenic, April 2001 Treatment Plans (Do Not Complete) Client Identification. 35-year-old adult white male George

Healthcare for Mentally Impaired Patients Probing what information is available about the current status of placement or accommodation and level of personal healthcare available to mentally impaired and emotionally disturbed individuals, it is clear that the analysis is as diverse as there are different mental illnesses. While statistics on managed care treatment for people with severe and disabling mental illnesses are sparse, it is evident that the financial responsibility to care