Effective housing for mental health support

What is it about?

What are the factors affecting whether housing aids the well-being of adults receiving support for mental health problems? This study uses the systematic review approach developed in health care to find the evidence. This consists of service-users’ accounts of housing experiences, and the sort of support they want in finding and sustaining it. Three main themes are identified from the evidence - the ‘Tripod Model’ illustrates how all the factors fit together.

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Why is it important?

The study gives professionals an overview of the evidence about what makes housing work for users of mental health services. It details what service-users see as important about housing, and the sort of support they value in finding and sustaining it. The Tripod Model encourages a balanced approach to identifying and providing housing. Achieving this balance can maximise service-users’ independence and self-regard, and reduce readmissions to hospital.