Enhanced supported living for people with severe and persistent mental health problems: A qualitative investigation.

ABSTRACT: Supported living has been shown to improve functioning and social inclusion in people with severe and persistent mental health problems, reduce hospitalisation and provide secure accommodation in a population where housing needs are often unmet. Conversely, living in supported accommodation has been depicted by some as depersonalising, marginalising and an ordeal to survive. Discussions regarding housing and support often lack a thorough consideration of individual experiences, with a reliance on quantitative surveys. The question remains how to assure that supported accommodations actually are supportive of the residents' ongoing recovery process. The present study sought to shed light on the experiences of residents in an enhanced supported living service in the United Kingdom. Semi-stru

SUBMITTER: Barnes S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084301 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature