The Comparative Effectiveness of Different Models of Permanent Supportive Housing on Problematic Substance Use, Depression, and Anxiety Symptoms over Time

Overview

Journal Am J Orthopsychiatry

Publisher American Psychological Association

Specialties Psychiatry
Psychology

Date 2021 May 3

PMID 33939448

Citations 1

Authors

Julia Dickson-Gomez

Timothy McAuliffe

Katherine Quinn

Antoinette Spector

Peter Toepfer

Arturo Bendixen

Wayne DiFranceisco

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Abstract

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of different models of permanent supportive housing (PSH), housing configuration, and service provision model on substance use, depression, and anxiety symptoms among residents over time.

Methods: Linear mixed model regression was used with 888 residents of PSH to investigate the relationship between supportive housing type, service model, and housing configuration and change in mental health and substance use at baseline, 6-, 12-, and 18-month follow-up.

Results: There were few significant differences in problematic substance use, depression, or anxiety symptoms among those in different PSH types, different housing configuration models, or different service provision models. Similarly, there were no significant differences in PSH type, housing configuration, or service delivery model among those with severe mental illness (SMI), substance use disorder (SUD), or those with dual diagnoses.

Conclusions: There is little evidence that different models of PSH result in differences in mental health and substance use outcomes. Future research should consider the number of services clients receive and critical periods in PSH residency in improving mental health and substance use outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

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