Social need, mental health challenges, and suicide risk among laundromat customers: an opportunity for intervention

Laundromat customers in San Antonio, Texas reported poorer mental health and elevated suicidal ideation relative to the national average. Current utilization of mental health services was low with many participants indicating an interest in receiving services at the laundromat, suggesting an opportunity for community intervention.

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Journal of Mental Health
Published
2025-09-22
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2025.2558507
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Homelessness and Social Issues
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Social need, mental health challenges, and suicide risk among laundromat customers: an opportunity for intervention

Vanessa Schick, Jack Tsai, Joanne Williams
Journal of Mental Health
Homelessness and Social Issues
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Social need, mental health challenges, and suicide risk among laundromat customers: an opportunity for intervention

Vanessa Schick, Jack Tsai, Joanne Williams
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Abstract

Laundromat customers in San Antonio, Texas reported poorer mental health and elevated suicidal ideation relative to the national average. Current utilization of mental health services was low with many participants indicating an interest in receiving services at the laundromat, suggesting an opportunity for community intervention.

Journal of Mental HealthVol. 35(1)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 59%
Homelessness and Social Issues
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