Helen Keats's scientific contributions

Publications (3)

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The purpose of this paper is to help providers and commissioners develop or remodel services in order to address identified emotional and psychological issues amongst rough sleepers and young homeless people.
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Non-statutory guidance on dealing with complex psychological and emotional needs from the National Mental Health Development Unit and the Department for Communities and Local Government
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This paper outlines how psychological factors related to traumatic experience and personality disorder are associated with chronic homelessness. It reports a systematic review of the literature which supports the conclusion that psychological disorders strongly predict homelessness and provides indicative evidence that psychological interventions...

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... A Psychologically informed environment "is one that takes into account the psychological make upthe thinking, emotions, personalities and past experience -of its participants in the way that it operates' (Johnson, 2012). It's an approach that considers both users of a service and the psychological needs of staff 'developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience' (Westminster CC, 2015). ...
... A PIE approach is characterised by 'trying to understand people's behaviour, helping them to be involved with others in a genuine way, and to take as much responsibility for themselves as possible' (Maguire et al. 2010). The core elements of a PIE are creating a space which engenders a sense of safety and wellbeing; reflective practice so staff can develop a shared model of working across staff; training and support for staff; and considering the therapeutic aspects of service provision to vulnerable people (Johnson & Haigh, 2010). ...