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from the National Mental Health Development Unit and the Department for Communities and Local Government

This guide describes effective ways of recognising and meeting the psychological and emotional needs of people who have experienced homelessness, are sleeping rough or living in insecure accommodation, in particular young people and rough sleepers with histories of complex trauma/personality disorder. The guide outlines the national policy context, the research evidence which informs developing practice, and explores the issues for service providers and commissioners.

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The guide describes the common psychological problems associated with complex trauma and offers examples of treatment models available. The case studies describe a variety of existing services for rough sleepers and young people which address emotional and psychological problems. These illustrate the wide range of techniques and approaches that are commissioned across the country and contact details are provided.

The National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU) is the agency charged with supporting the implementation of mental health policy in England by the Department of Health in collaboration with the NHS, Local Authorities and other major stakeholders.