Health
Smoking's grip adds to misery of the homeless
(HealthDay)—Smoking is common among the homeless, and it's costing them a large share of what little money they have, a new study finds.
Feb 18, 2016
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Study identifies barriers to intimate partner violence services
Texas has a shortage of beds for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), and although alternatives may be offered, survivors may find themselves isolated from much-needed services, such as crisis intervention, legal ...
May 19, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
NYC mayor proposes millions in new mental health services
Over 80 schools would get mental health clinics, every police precinct would have a victims' advocate and social workers would arrange psychological care for thousands of families in homeless shelters under Mayor Bill de ...
May 5, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researcher examines impact of service dogs on returning vets
With scores of military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, a University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus researcher is examining the therapeutic impacts of service dogs on their mental and physical health.
Mar 5, 2015
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Pediatrics
25 percent of children who are homeless need mental health services
A pilot study in Wake County, North Carolina, finds that 25 percent of children who are homeless are in need of mental health services. The study, conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University and Community ...
Feb 19, 2015
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Addiction
Researchers study impact of smoking ban in homeless shelter
Instituting a partial smoking ban at a homeless shelter can lead to a reduction in expired carbon monoxide levels, an indicator of exposure to cigarette smoke, and may have positive effects on shelter residents' health, according ...
Sep 22, 2014
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Health
Study highlights concern for homeless seniors
A new study for the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness, co-authored by researchers at the University of Victoria and Simon Fraser University, has found that a disproportionate number of people chronically staying ...
Sep 17, 2014
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Health
Treat homelessness first, everything else later: study
Providing safe, stable and affordable housing first is the best way to help homeless in Hamilton, Ont., according to new research.
Apr 28, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When charitable acts are perceived as 'tainted' by personal gain
(Medical Xpress)—We tend to perceive a person's charitable efforts as less moral if the do-gooder reaps a reward from the effort, according to new research.
Jan 9, 2014
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Insecticide-laced underwear no match for lice
(HealthDay)—Insecticide-treated underwear won't wipe out lice infestations in homeless shelters, according to a new study.
Dec 4, 2013
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