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The comparative effectiveness of different models of permanent supportive housing on problematic substance use, depression, and anxiety symptoms over time. Am J Orthopsychiatry 2021;91(4):514-523

Date

05/04/2021

Pubmed ID

33939448

Pubmed Central ID

PMC8370390

DOI

10.1037/ort0000550

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85108359146 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   2 Citations

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).

Author List

Dickson-Gomez J, McAuliffe T, Quinn K, Spector A, Toepfer P, Bendixen A, DiFranceisco W

Authors

Wayne J. DiFranceisco Research Scientist II in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Julia Dickson-Gomez PhD Professor in the Institute for Health and Humanity department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Timothy L. McAuliffe PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Katherine Quinn PhD Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Anxiety
Depression
Housing
Humans
Public Housing
Substance-Related Disorders