Psychological community integration among people with psychiatric disabilities and nondisabled community members

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip T. Yanos ◽  
Ana Stefanic ◽  
Sam Tsemberis
Keyword(s):  
Community Integration ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Community Members

Community Integration of Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities and Histories of Homelessness

2007 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leyla Gulcur ◽  
Sam Tsemberis ◽  
Ana Stefancic ◽  
Ronni M. Greenwood
Keyword(s):  
Community Integration ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities

Organizational Supports to Promote the Community Integration of People With Dual Diagnosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
Carli Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Service System ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Maladaptive Behaviors ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Organizational Supports ◽  
Communication Method ◽  
Community Outcomes ◽  
The Impact

Abstract One of the most common reasons people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) return to institutions is because of maladaptive behaviors. This study's aim was to examine the impact organizational supports can have on the community outcomes of people with dual diagnosis—those with IDD and psychiatric disabilities. We analyzed secondary Personal Outcome Measures interview data from 533 people with dual diagnosis. Findings revealed people with dual diagnosis were significantly more likely to have community outcomes present when they received individualized organizational supports. In addition, we found a number of disparities in organizational supports, including related to guardianship, communication method, and residence type. A more robust service system is necessary to ensure people with dual diagnosis are integrated into their communities.

Safe Spaces, Agency, and Connections to “Regular Stuff”: What Makes Permanent Supportive Housing Feel Like “Home”

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-114
Author(s):  
Dara V. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Community Integration ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Supportive Housing ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Safe Spaces ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
Permanent Supportive Housing ◽  
Permanent Housing ◽  
Positive Identity ◽  
History Of

Permanent, supportive housing for people with a history of homelessness is often a first step toward regaining stability in other life areas, but such housing may not always feel like “home.” Whether supportive housing feels like “home” has received increasing attention due to links with positive identity reconstruction, housing stability, and improved community engagement. This qualitative study explored what makes supportive housing feel like “home” for individuals who were once homeless. Semi-structured interviews were completed among 37 adults with physical and/or psychiatric disabilities who were currently living in congregate or independent permanent housing in Boston, Massachusetts. Three themes emerged regarding what makes housing feel like “home”: (a) safe spaces, (b) connections to “regular stuff” and past occupations, and (c) agency to choose and pursue personal goals. Feelings of “home” were associated with a safe, peaceful environment where participants preferred to spend time in solitary activities. However, housing that felt like “home” also provided a base to engage in daily routines and community activities, reconnecting participants to “everyday things people do.” Findings are interpreted related to constructing a new, nonhomeless identity, and current issues of social isolation and limited community integration affecting individuals who were once homeless.

Career Development of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities: An Ecological Perspective of Barriers and Interventions

2001 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly K. Tschopp ◽  
Malachy Bishop ◽  
Michael Mulvihill
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Ecological Perspective ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Development Potential ◽  
Limited Success ◽  
Barriers To Employment ◽  
Persons With Psychiatric Disabilities

Despite systematic efforts for full community integration of persons with psychiatric disabilities, limited success has been achieved in employment and career development with this population. The purpose of this paper is to examine barriers to employment and career development of persons with psychiatric disabilities through the constructs and processes of an ecological model. Intervention points within the model are also identified in an effort to maximize career development potential.

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