Psychiatric disorders in and service use by young homeless people

The Medical Journal of AustraliaPublished 1 October 1994

John J. Reilly, Helen Herrman, David M. Clarke, Cecily Neil, Cheryl McNamara

DOI10.5694/j.1326-5377.1994.tb127524.x

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TL;DR

To examine psychiatric morbidity, including substance use disorders, and service use in young people with experience of homelessness.

Abstract

Young people with experience of homelessness have a high prevalence of depressive disorders and substance use disorders, particularly alcohol and cannabis dependence. Despite this they have a low rate of service use. These findings suggest a need for closer interaction between mental health professionals and other agencies in the planning and provision of services to young homeless people.

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