Understanding Homelessness: A Call to Action and Curriculum Framework for Psychiatry Residencies

Moore, Elizabeth; Cheng, Theresa H.; Castillo, Enrico G.; Gelberg, Lillian; Ijadi-Maghsoodi, Roya

doi:10.1007/s40596-019-01154-3

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“…Mental health education must continue to be addressed in homeless shelters due to the many stressors and complexities of WEH, such as increased vulnerability to food insecurity, poor health, and violence. 15 While some women have preexisting mental health conditions that lead to homelessness, many more women develop mental health issues due to the unique stressors of becoming homeless. 15 Furthermore, little is known about the specific coping strategies that WEH uses when adjusting to the pressures of living without a home.…”

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“… 15 While some women have preexisting mental health conditions that lead to homelessness, many more women develop mental health issues due to the unique stressors of becoming homeless. 15 Furthermore, little is known about the specific coping strategies that WEH uses when adjusting to the pressures of living without a home. 16 Therefore, mental health education and access to resources should be integral components of programs aimed at serving homeless populations.…”

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Skincare from the inside out: a pilot project addressing social determinants of health through dermatology

Kimball,

Cowan,

Krevh

et al. 2023

International Journal of Women’s Dermatology

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Background: Many women’s shelters across the nation have programs that emphasize and empower women through career workshops and skills training. However, what is not typically addressed is their dermatological and mental health needs, which are equally important. Objective: Through this pilot project, we aim to address the diverse interrelated issues concerning the whole woman and her body/mind systems including skin cancer awareness, skincare, healthy sun habits, self-esteem, mental health, and stress management. By addressing the woman holistically, we hope to positively impact the way she views and values herself. Methods: We partnered with a local women’s shelter to host a seminar focused on dermatological and mental health education. Pre- and post-seminar surveys were collected from participants. Surveys were anonymous and aimed to evaluate the success and efficiency of the workshop to guide and improve future seminars. The seminar had three workshops: skin cancer and sun protection, skincare, and mental health and wellness. Upon completion of the seminar, the attendees were provided with the opportunity to receive free skin examinations by two board-certified dermatologists, and referrals were made to Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Student-Run Free Clinic. Upon completion of the seminar, attendees were provided with items such as sunscreen, skincare, and mental health resources. Results: The “Skincare from the Inside Out” pilot project proved to be beneficial to residents of both Norma Herr Women’s Shelter. Limitations: Limitations of this study were the small sample size (n = 15), due to participation limitations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Ultimately, to reduce the morbidity and mortality of dermatologic conditions associated with homelessness, it is imperative to address upstream social determinants of health. Future development of this pilot project will aim toward educating medical professionals on the unique and complex dermatologic and mental health needs of women experiencing homelessness.

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Skincare from the inside out: a pilot project addressing social determinants of health through dermatology

Kimball,

Cowan,

Krevh

et al. 2023

International Journal of Women’s Dermatology

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“…Only half of psychiatry residency programs offer clinical rotations with specific exposure to homelessness, and only 20% of residents actually participate in these [3]. A recent call to action frames the lack of medical training specific to homelessness [4]. Clinical electives offering community-based exposure to people experiencing homelessness are necessary to fill this important gap in medical education.…”

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A Street Psychiatry Rotation for Medical Trainees: Humanizing the Care of People Experiencing Homelessness

Balasuriya

Steiner

2021

Acad Psychiatry

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Understanding Homelessness: A Call to Action and Curriculum Framework for Psychiatry Residencies

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Skincare from the inside out: a pilot project addressing social determinants of health through dermatology

Skincare from the inside out: a pilot project addressing social determinants of health through dermatology

A Street Psychiatry Rotation for Medical Trainees: Humanizing the Care of People Experiencing Homelessness

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