The help for people with money, employment or housing problems (HOPE) intervention: pilot randomised trial with mixed methods feasibility research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Job loss, austerity measures, financial difficulties and house repossession contribute to the risk of self-harm and suicide during recessions. Navigating the benefits system and accessing sources of welfare and debt advice is a difficult experience for vulnerable people, further contributing to their distress. Whilst there is some evidence that advice-type interventions can lead to financial gain, there is mixed evidence for their effectiveness in improving mental health in those experiencing financial difficulties. There have been no interventions targeting those who have self-harmed due to economic hardship.

Methods

Our aim was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief psychosocial intervention (the 'HOPE' service) for people presenting to hospit

SUBMITTER: Barnes MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6233378 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature