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Evaluate substance use patterns and psychological well-being among homeless women in Delhi.

July 1, 2026BJPsych InternationalOpen Access

‘The silent battles’: exploratory study on substance use and mental health among homeless women accessing services from shelter homes in New Delhi, India

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Exploratory study reports substance use and mental health challenges in homeless women, indicating a need for specialized interventions.

Evaluate substance use patterns and psychological well-being among homeless women in Delhi.
Cross-sectional observational study across five urban shelter homes
Sample of 152 homeless women
Utilized questionnaires including WHO Quality-of-Life Scale and GAD-7 for assessments
Lifetime substance use was reported as tobacco (48%), alcohol (9.2%), and others at lower rates
60.9% reported emotional abuse and 59.6% reported physical violence
Clinically significant symptoms of depression or anxiety were observed in 25% of participants

Saha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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