Evaluation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for
Improving Mental Health Among Homeless Individuals
School of Social Work and Human Services, Capella University
SWK 2400: Introduction to Research in Social Work Practice
Introduction
This paper aims to evaluate the impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on the
mental health outcomes of homeless individuals, exploring its effectiveness, engagement levels,
and perceived benefits and barriers within this vulnerable population. The overarching research
question is, What are the most effective practice intervention methods for providing outpatient
mental health treatment to homeless individuals? This evaluation will utilize the U.S.
, Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Category 1 Literally Homeless definition.
According to HUD, a person is considered literally homeless if they lack a permanent, regular,
and adequate place to live at night, such as a public or private space meant for non-human
habitation, are living in a makeshift shelter, or are leaving an institution where they have been
living for less than 90 days.
There are several critical sub-questions regarding the evaluation of the effectiveness of
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on the mental health outcomes of homeless individuals.
1. What is the effect of CBT on the mental health outcomes of the participants?
2. What is the impact of CBT on the participants' overall quality of life and everyday
functioning?
3. What are the main obstacles that homeless individuals have when trying to get outpatient
mental health services?
4. What obstacles did participants face while engaging in CBT?
5. How effective is the integration of CBT with other support systems?
03:53:59 GMT -05:00
Improving Mental Health Among Homeless Individuals
School of Social Work and Human Services, Capella University
SWK 2400: Introduction to Research in Social Work Practice
Introduction
This paper aims to evaluate the impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on the
mental health outcomes of homeless individuals, exploring its effectiveness, engagement levels,
and perceived benefits and barriers within this vulnerable population. The overarching research
question is, What are the most effective practice intervention methods for providing outpatient
mental health treatment to homeless individuals? This evaluation will utilize the U.S.
, Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Category 1 Literally Homeless definition.
According to HUD, a person is considered literally homeless if they lack a permanent, regular,
and adequate place to live at night, such as a public or private space meant for non-human
habitation, are living in a makeshift shelter, or are leaving an institution where they have been
living for less than 90 days.
There are several critical sub-questions regarding the evaluation of the effectiveness of
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on the mental health outcomes of homeless individuals.
1. What is the effect of CBT on the mental health outcomes of the participants?
2. What is the impact of CBT on the participants' overall quality of life and everyday
functioning?
3. What are the main obstacles that homeless individuals have when trying to get outpatient
mental health services?
4. What obstacles did participants face while engaging in CBT?
5. How effective is the integration of CBT with other support systems?
03:53:59 GMT -05:00
