Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of the Study Participants
| Demographic characteristics | (%) |
|---|---|
| Homeless | 52.4 |
| Highest Grade Completed | |
| 0 | 0.5 |
| <12th Grade | 44.8 |
| 12th Grade | 22.4 |
| GED | 8.1 |
| Some college or tech school | 14.8 |
| Technical school grad | 3.8 |
| College grad | 5.2 |
| Graduate school | 0.5 |
| Unemployed | 87.6 |
| Owns a Car | 11.5 |
| Receives Food Stamps | 52.5 |
| Receives SS/SSI/Disability | 22.5 |
| Receives TANF | 1.0 |
| Receives Child Support | 4.9 |
| Receives Additional Income from Parents | 12.2 |
| Receives Additional Income from Partner | 14.6 |
| Major Depressive Disorder Diagnosis | 72.3 |
| Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis | 44.5 |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis | 9.6 |
| Takes Antidepressants | 55.9 |
| Takes Mood Stabilizers | 8.5 |
Note. TANF = Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; SS = Social Security; SSI = Supplemental Security Income
Psychological diagnoses (major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder) and medications (antidepressants, mood stabilizers) are self-reported.