Exploring Mental Health Challenges and Risk Factors in the South India Homeless Population: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
The high prevalence of psychiatric disorders among the homeless underscores the urgent need for integrated mental health services and social support systems tailored to this vulnerable population.
Authors
- K. Uday Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1297-4104)
- Dinesh Panati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8809-2197)
- Subahani Shaik
- Ganesh Kumar Mallaram
- Saikiran Pasupula
Institutions
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Guntur Medical College (IN)
- Narayana Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IN)
- Government Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640251368029
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00