EPISODE · Feb 28, 2024 · 24 MIN
Chronic homelessness with Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos
from Quick Takes: A podcast by physicians, for physicians · host Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
“It's visible. It's in our streetcars and buses, our subways our streets, and it's hard to ignore.”Homelessness seems to be more prevalent now than ever before. But why? And is there a solution? Joining Dr. David Gratzer to explore the challenges and changes in the chronically homeless population over the years is Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos, a former Physician-in-Chief of CAMH and an internationally recognized expert on chronic homelessness.During their conversation we learn about:The importance of providers who understand the realities of homelessness.The evolving substance use patterns among the homeless population.The details on the longest randomized control trial on homelessness ever performed.And just how close Finland is to ending homelessness in the coming years. THANKS FOR LISTENING!Quick Takes is a production of the Center for Addiction and Mental Health. You can find links to the relevant content mentioned in the show and accessible transcripts of all the episodes we produce online at CAMH.ca and on the CAMH Global Learning Academy.Follow CAMH Education on X (formerly known as Twitter) @camhEduFollow and subscribe to Reading of the Week where, every week, Dr. David Gratzer reviews research papers from the world of psychiatry.
What this episode covers
Across North America, there are more people who are chronically homeless than ever before. Who are they? What psychiatric problems do they have? How can we help them? Joining Dr. David Gratzer to discuss this topic: Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos, a former Physician-in-Chief of CAMH and an internationally recognized expert on chronic homelessness.
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