Influence of mental disorders and personality problems processes in the abandonment of homeless people.

Abstract

Homeless people have a high rate of dropouts in establishing therapeutic processes. The reason for abandonment is not always known, this research addresses whether is mediated by mental disorders or personality disorders are those that carry more weight. The results show homeless people with mild cognitive impairment and personality disorders group interpersonal problems and ambivalent as the leading candidates to abandon psychosocial cutting processes. This implies the need to take into account in treating these disorders and development of specific programs of intervention.