Interventions to improve social circumstances of people with mental health conditions: a rapid evidence synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor social circumstances can induce, exacerbate and prolong symptoms of mental health conditions, while having a mental health condition can also lead to worse social outcomes. Many people with mental health conditions prioritise improvement in social and functional outcomes over reduction in clinical symptoms. Interventions that improve social circumstances in this population should thus be considered a priority for research and policy.

Methods

This rapid evidence synthesis reports on randomised controlled trials of interventions to improve social circumstances across eight social domains (Housing and homelessness; money and basic needs; work and education; social isolation and connectedness; family, intimate and caring relationships; victimisation and exploitat

SUBMITTER: Barnett P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9047264 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature