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On the confluence of homelessness, support services, and psychological distress: a brief report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study employs cross-sectional multivariate regressions to investigate: (1) the association between cumulative prior homelessness and homelessness; (2) the association between cumulative prior homelessness and psychological distress; and (3) how any association between cumulative prior homelessness and psychological distress may depend on support services where they are provided earlier in one’s cumulative homelessness experience. The results indicate that total time spent without a place to live before the Journeys Home survey corresponds to a greater chance of experiencing homelessness. Further, shorter cumulative prior homelessness is associated with lower levels of psychological distress, and longer cumulative prior homelessness is associated with higher levels of psychological distress.

Source: Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless

DOI: 10.1080/10530789.2026.2721698

Author: Christopher L. Ambrey

Institution: Griffith University

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Australian Research Council