Letter to the Editor
Homelessness and Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations
Abstract
To the Editor: Homelessness is associated with increased illness burden and increased utilization of emergency health services.1,2 Mental illness and substance abuse are both common in the homeless population.2 Major societal distress from events such as Superstorm Sandy has been associated with increased rates of homelessness and emergency department visits.3This content is limited to qualifying members.
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