Housing prescriptions improve health outcomes in children, anxiety and depression in adults

(Boston Medical Center) Results of a study show that enrollment in a program that supports housing and health needs of medically complex families was associated with improved child health and parent mental health within six months. The program, Housing Prescription as Health Care (HPHC), helps families experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Boston and uses a multi-dimensional approach to address families' specific needs.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news