Finding HOPE: Changes in depressive symptomology following relocation from distressed public housing

Webb, Michael D.; Rohe, William M.; Nguyen, Mai Thi; Frescoln, Kirstin; Donegan, Mary; Han, Hye Sung

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.08.020

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“…One early research study found moderate support for the hypothesis can bolster social support and social networks among children of armed service members (Pittman & Bowen, 1994). Further still, some research suggests that structured efforts to relocate some low-income residents out of neighborhoods with high levels of poverty generates relocation stress and loss of existing social ties (Byck et al, 2015), while other research found positive results (Webb et al, 2017).…”

Section: Strainmentioning

confidence: 99%

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Illicit Substance Use: A Temporal-Ordered Test of General Strain Theory

Ash-Houchen

2020

Journal of Drug Issues

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This longitudinal study applied general strain theory to elaborate specific stressful events’ lagged effects on risk of illicit substance use among non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, and Hispanic adolescents, and relatedly evaluated the moderating role of race/ethnicity in explaining illicit use. Data were drawn from five waves representing 9 years (2002–2010) of the 1997 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY), totaling 16,868 person-waves, and we engaged temporal ordering and generalized estimating equations (GEE) for panel data in STATA for data analysis. Results showed specific events affected risk of illicit substance use differentially across racial/ethnic groups. Strains commonly encountered in disorganized spaces affected non-Hispanic White’s risk. Measured strains did not affect non-Hispanic Black respondents and findings for Hispanic respondents point to the family as a possible strain. Results indicated legal drug use and depression increased risk of illicit use greatly. Race/ethnicity’s role in illicit use’s associations with several variables illustrates differential implications for racial/ethnic groups in policy and preventive interventions.

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Section: Strainmentioning

confidence: 99%

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Illicit Substance Use: A Temporal-Ordered Test of General Strain Theory

Ash-Houchen

2020

Journal of Drug Issues

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“…Yet, some studies find negative mental health consequences of UR such as loneliness and social isolation particularly among elderly residents due to disruption of social ties and community support, and limited resources to establish new relations 11–13. A study by Webb et al 14 showed that residents in the American UR programme HOPE who opted for subsidised private market rentals had lower levels of depressive symptoms at baseline and experienced a slight decrease in depressive symptoms. Contrarily, residents who opted for another social housing area had higher levels of depressive symptoms at baseline and did not experience a decrease.…”

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confidence: 99%

Is urban regeneration associated with antidepressants or sedative medication users: a registry-based natural experiment

Nygaard

Jørgensen

Wium‐Andersen

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J Epidemiol Community Health

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BackgroundArea deprivation is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. In Denmark, urban regeneration is being used to dissolve concentrated socio-economic area deprivation and ethnic segregation. However, evidence on how urban regeneration affects mental health of residents is ambiguous partly due to methodological challenges. This study investigates if urban regeneration affects users of antidepressant and sedative medication among residents in an exposed and control social housing area in Denmark.MethodsUsing a longitudinal quasi-experimental design we measured users of antidepressant and sedative medication in one area undergoing urban regeneration compared with a control area. We measured prevalent and incident users from 2015 to 2020 among non-Western and Western women and men and used logistic regression to measure annual change in users over time. Analyses are adjusted for a covariate propensity score estimated using baseline socio-demographic characteristics and general practitioner contacts.ResultsUrban regeneration did not affect the proportion of prevalent nor incident users of antidepressant and sedative medication. However, levels were high in both areas compared with the national average. Descriptive levels of prevalent and incident users were generally lower among residents in the exposed area compared with the control area for most years and stratified groups confirmed by the logistic regression analyses.ConclusionUrban regeneration was not associated with users of antidepressant or sedative medication. We found lower levels of antidepressant and sedative medication users in the exposed area compared with the control area. More studies are needed to investigate the underlying reasons for these findings, and whether they could be related to underuse.

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“…Furthermore, an integrated mental health care approach through an on-site health clinic or social work services in subsidized housing could be helpful to address mental health issues of housing residents (Gonyea et al., 2018; Simning et al., 2012; Webb et al., 2017). An on-site clinic involving social work services may reduce barriers to housing residents’ mental health care and promote early intervention.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental health in subsidized housing: Readiness to assist residents with mental health issues in subsidized housing from the perspectives of housing employees

Jung¹,

Jaime

Lee

2021

Qualitative Social Work

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People in subsidized housing are likely to suffer from mental health issues. However, little is known about subsidized housing employees’ readiness to address the residents’ mental health needs. This qualitative study explores the perspectives of housing employees on their readiness to assist subsidized housing residents’ mental health needs. A total of 32 subsidized housing employees participated in five focus groups. Thematic analysis revealed four key themes: prevalence of mental health issues, unexpected role as housing employees, multi-level barriers in assisting residents with mental health needs, and the need for mental health support in subsidized housing. Findings highlight the need for integrated care, including social work services in subsidized housing. Social workers may have various potential roles to serve the mental health needs of subsidized housing residents. Also identified was the need for mental health education and training among subsidized housing employees.

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Finding HOPE: Changes in depressive symptomology following relocation from distressed public housing

Cited by 12 publications

References 29 publications

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Illicit Substance Use: A Temporal-Ordered Test of General Strain Theory

Racial/Ethnic Differences in Illicit Substance Use: A Temporal-Ordered Test of General Strain Theory

Is urban regeneration associated with antidepressants or sedative medication users: a registry-based natural experiment

Mental health in subsidized housing: Readiness to assist residents with mental health issues in subsidized housing from the perspectives of housing employees

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