{"product_id":"homelessness-and-mental-health-9780198842668","title":"Homelessness and Mental Health","description":"Whilst the number of people currently experiencing homelessness cannot be precisely estimated due to varying definitions across countries and cultures, the link between homelessness and mental health disorders is undeniable. Both are strongly affected by social and economic determinants such as poverty, migration, unemployment, access to healthcare, and urbanization and, as a result, providing optimal care in the community requires understanding of the cultural context. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eOxford Cultural Psychiatry \u003c\/em\u003eseries, this unique resource provides an overview of the connection between homelessness and mental health around the globe. Over 27 chapters it offers up-to-date research and policy evidence with an emphasis on developing models of social care and rehabilitation at a local level that enable easy access to mental health services. Written and edited by experts drawn from different cultural and geographical perspectives, this unique resource covers key topics such as COVID-19, dental issues, and chronic pain, the experiences of specific vulnerable groups, as well as case studies from specific countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoão Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, \u003cem\u003eDepartment of Neuroscience, Medical School, Fundação do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil; Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil\u003c\/em\u003e, Antonio Ventriglio, \u003cem\u003eDepartment of Mental Health, ASUR, Jesi (AN), Italy. Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy\u003c\/em\u003e, Dinesh Bhugra, \u003cem\u003e Emeritus Professor of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology \u0026amp; Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Centre, London UK\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoão Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia is Professor of Psychiatry, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAntonio Ventriglio is Honorary Researcher, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDinesh Bhugra is Emeritus Professor of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, UK.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50387013173522,"sku":"9780198842668","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a1f5695c-e560-4750-abf6-c6ea10e975a0.jpg?v=1728866713","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/homelessness-and-mental-health-9780198842668","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}