Linking improved access to outpatient mental health services and improved mental health outcomes to reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits
Solution #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless
Mental health provider education on the unique needs of this population and ways in which mhealth can target these needs, will enable wider implementation of mhealth strategies. #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless
Innovative strategies are needed to prevent the disruption of mental health treatment, increase access to care and support this population during times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless
These reductions adversely impact PEH who are vulnerable to the mental health effects of COVID-19 due to pre-existing comorbidities, prior trauma and a lack of access to services. #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless
While an emerging best-practice for ensuring access to psychiatric care during the pandemic, PEH often lack access to cell phones, presenting a major barrier to mhealth participation. #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in reduced access to homeless shelter beds and services as well as reduced work force availability due to remote working. #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless
People experiencing homelessness (PEH) represent an underserved population at increased risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes. #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless
Disaster planning for this vulnerable population is an understudied area in psychiatry with a limited evidence base. #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless
Utilizing mobile technology to achieve health goals (mhealth), provides a high-impact and low-cost means of engaging PEH in services. #phonesforthehomeless#technologymeetsthestreet #homeless