The prevalence of mental disorders among homeless people in high-income countries: An updated systematic review and meta-regression analysis

ConclusionsPublic health and policy interventions to improve the health of homeless persons should consider the pattern and extent of psychiatric morbidity. Our findings suggest that the burden of psychiatric morbidity in homeless persons is substantial, and should lead to regular reviews of how healthcare services assess, treat, and follow up homeless people. The high burden of substance use disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders need particular attention in service development. This systematic review and meta-analysis have been registered with PROSPERO (CRD42018085216). Trial registrationPROSPERO CRD42018085216.
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