Exploring housing support for formerly incarcerated individuals with mental illnesses
Risk Environments of Permanent Supportive Housing for Formerly Incarcerated People with Serious Mental Illnesses
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10928270
This study looks at how people with serious mental health issues, who have been in prison, can better adjust to life in the community with the help of supportive housing, and it aims to find ways to improve their well-being and help them connect with others.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PULLMAN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10928270 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals with serious mental illnesses as they reintegrate into society, particularly focusing on the role of permanent supportive housing (PSH). It examines how the physical and social environments surrounding these housing options can impact community integration and overall well-being. By utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study aims to identify individual, interpersonal, and environmental factors that influence the success of these housing interventions. The goal is to develop targeted strategies that enhance community participation and reduce psychiatric distress and substance use among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are formerly incarcerated individuals who are diagnosed with serious mental illnesses and are seeking permanent supportive housing.
Not a fit: Patients who are not formerly incarcerated or do not have serious mental illnesses may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved housing strategies that enhance the well-being and reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals with serious mental illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that supportive housing can improve outcomes for individuals with mental illnesses, but this specific approach focusing on risk environments is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
PULLMAN, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY — PULLMAN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KRIEGEL, LIAT S. — WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: KRIEGEL, LIAT S.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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