Natasha Slesnick
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 770980 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Natasha Slesnick |
| NOMBRES | Natasha |
| APELLIDO | Slesnick |
| FIRMA | SLESNICK N |
| AFILIACIONES | The Ohio State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6629-0333 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 53 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 126 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 53 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2002 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
Social support, psychological distress, and physiological stress among youth experiencing homelessness.
05). Friend support was not significantly associated with psychological distress or physiological stress. No significant moderation effects were found for network substance use or criminal involvement. Supportive familial relationships are associated with lower levels of depression and suicide risk among YEH. Intervention and policy efforts should assess and enhance existing support networks to reduce the psychological burden of homelessness. (Ps…
Suicidal risk in youth experiencing homelessness
Introduction Youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) exhibit depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation at much higher rates than the general population (Burke et al., Citation2022) [Systematic review: Rates of psychopathology, substance misuse, and neuropsychological dysfunction among transitional age youth experiencing homelessness. The American Journal on Addictions, 31(6), 523–534], with suicide the leading cause of mortality among YEH (Auerswal…
“You’re never going to get a second chance if someone doesn’t give you a second chance” perspectives and experiences of landlords and advocates on implementing Home among youth experiencing homelessne…
Introduction Youth experiencing homelessness (YEH), particularly those with prior legal system involvement, face significant barriers to securing stable housing, including stigma, limited income, and criminal background screenings. While supportive housing programs have improved outcomes for adults, few programs have been evaluated for youth. The Housing, Opportunities, Motivation and Engagement (HOME) trial is the first randomized controlled tri…
Patterns of service needs and use by subgroups of youth experiencing homelessness
Introduction: Service use predicts exit from homelessness and improvements in physical and mental health among youth experiencing homelessness (YEH). However, service use among YEH remains low. This study uniquely examined youths' reported needs and patterns of service use during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Baseline data were examined from a large opioid prevention project conducted in a midwestern, service-rich metropolitan area. Y…
Youth experiencing homelessness at risk for suicide
Understanding the needs of youth experiencing homelessness who are at risk for suicide is critical to developing interventions to alleviate their risk for suicide. Given that the use of medical and mental health care is low among this population, more active outreach strategies may be warranted to deliver prevention interventions
Understanding the Developmental Profiles of Young Black Sexual Minority Males Ages 14 to 24
These findings underscore the complexity of development among YBSMM, highlighting the need for tailored interventions that promote economic stability, affirm identity, and expand access to resources. The results inform policy and practice enhancements that account for the nuanced socioeconomic contexts shaping YBSMM's experiences, fostering resilience and reducing health disparities. Future research should prioritize the design and implementation…
Housing stability, employment, and survival behaviors among young mothers experiencing homelessness
Co‐occurring trajectory of housing stability and parenting stress with child behavior problems
This study examined the effects of an integrative housing intervention (Ecologically Based Treatment, EBT – independent housing and supportive services) on the co‐occurring pattern of housing stability and parenting stress among a sample of substance‐using mothers who experience homelessness and have young children in their care. The association between the co‐occurring patterns of housing stability and parenting stress and child internalizing an…
Environmental Risks Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) face unique environmental injustices. Although the current environmental justice literature has recognized the impact of environmental risks on adults experiencing homelessness, there is a significant gap in understanding the distinct challenges faced by unaccompanied youth aged 14–24 years. Compared with adults, YEH are particularly vulnerable to health risks and the long-term consequences of homelessness. I…
Prospective Associations of Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Emotion Dysregulation with Children’s Internalizing Problems
Parents, including fathers, contribute to the early development of internalizing symptoms, which is observable and prevalent among young children. This longitudinal study examined the moderating role of paternal depressive symptoms/emotion dysregulation in the prospective associations between maternal depressive symptoms/emotion dysregulation and children's internalizing problems (depressive and anxiety symptoms). Ninety-four preschoolers and the…
Variability in treatment outcomes from a housing intervention for young mothers misusing substances and experiencing homelessness by sexual identity
I just needed someone to believe in me.” A qualitative analysis of youths’ experiencing homelessness perspectives of a housing first intervention
Profiles of Resilience among Children Exposed to Non-Maltreatment Adverse Childhood Experiences
Considering the high prevalence and negative consequences of non-maltreatment adverse childhood experiences (NM-ACEs), it is critical to understand their impacts on the resilient functioning of young children. This study sought to examine heterogeneity in resilience among first-grade children who were exposed to NM-ACEs during kindergarten and explore demographic and adversity characteristics that distinguish between resilience profiles. Latent p…
Housing First Combined with Suicide Treatment Education and Prevention (Home + STEP)
NCT04135703 . Date of registration: October 23, 2019
Childhood sexual abuse moderates the mediating pathways connecting cognitive distortions and suicidal ideation among homeless youth
Cognitive distortions are conceptualized as one of the most potent predictors of suicide. However, little is known about the mediating and moderating mechanisms linking cognitive distortions and suicidal ideation. The present study examined a prospective moderated mediation model linking cognitive distortions and suicidal ideation, with drug use, social problem-solving, and perceived burdensomeness as the mediators and childhood sexual abuse as t…
Predictors of Treatment Engagement Among Suicidal Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Academic performance and delinquent and aggressive behaviors among children with substance using mothers
Youth Experiencing Homelessness with Suicidal Ideation
Positive attributes and life satisfaction in homeless youth
Employment and Other Income Sources Among Homeless Youth
Unaccompanied homeless youth have extremely poor diet quality and nutritional status
A lack of in-depth assessment of the nutritional status of homeless youth precludes interventions that achieve nutritional adequacy. We enrolled 118 unaccompanied homeless youth to obtain sociodemographic and health data along with dietary, anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical assessments. As a reference, homeless youth data were compared to a convenience sample of 145 college students. Obesity was prevalent among homeless youth than among c…
The impact of parenting on child mental health among children of prostituting mothers
Understanding Parenting Stress and Children's Behavior Problems Among Homeless, Substance‐abusing Mothers
This article tested a model of parenting stress as a mediator between maternal depressive symptoms, emotion regulation, and child behavior problems using a sample of homeless, substance‐abusing mothers. Participants were 119 homeless mothers (ages 18–24 years) and their young children (ages 0–6 years). Mothers responded to questions about their depressive symptoms, emotion regulation, parenting stress, and child behavior problems. A path analysis…
Personal control and service connection as paths to improved mental health and exiting homelessness among severely marginalized homeless youth
Discrepancies in Autonomy and Relatedness Promoting Behaviors of Substance Using Mothers and Their Children
Comparison of HIV Risks among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Heterosexual Homeless Youth
How to open and sustain a drop-in center for homeless youth
Predictors of Homelessness Among Street Living Youth
Longitudinal predictors of homelessness
Homeless youth represent a vulnerable and understudied population. Little research has prospectively identified factors that may place youth at risk for experiencing homelessness. The current study utilizes data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth-97 (NLSY-97) to examine predictors of experiencing homelessness as a young adult (before age 25). The NLSY-97 includes a nationally representative sample of 8,984 youth. Data were first colle…
Positive attributes and life satisfaction in homeless youth
Don't Leave Me Hanging”
Few interventions have been developed for substance-abusing homeless mothers. Among those interventions, high dropout rates (up to 85%) are consistently reported. Understanding homeless mothers' experiences with service providers may be an important first step to understanding ways to increase treatment engagement. Therefore, the current study used qualitative methods to gain a better understanding of homeless mothers' perceptions of service prov…
Personal control and service connection as paths to improved mental health and exiting homelessness among severely marginalized homeless youth
Understand My Side, My Situation, and My Story
Substance abuse among homeless mothers has negative consequences for both the mother and her child. Few researchers have examined the needs of these mothers in order to effectively intervene in their lives. This study uses a qualitative focus group research method to examine the needs of substance abusing homeless mothers recruited from a homeless families' shelter. Twenty eight women were engaged in three focus groups to identify their needs and…
Problem Behaviors of Homeless Youth
Homeless youth are one of the most marginalized groups in our society. Many researchers identify much higher levels of various problem behaviors among these youth compared to their non-homeless peers. The current study examined the utility of social capital in predicting problem behaviors among homeless youth. Overall, the theoretically derived social capital variable significantly predicted substance use frequency, sexual risk behavior, depressi…
Housing and Support Services with Homeless Mothers
Reducing high risk behaviors among street living youth
Comparison of treatment response among GLB and non-GLB street-living youth
Better to bend than to break
This study investigated the relationship between coping styles and problem behaviors among a sample of substance-abusing homeless youth. Homeless youth (n = 268) were recruited through the only drop-in center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Results revealed that youth with higher task-oriented coping reported less delinquent behaviors while those with higher emotion-oriented coping reported higher levels of anxiety/ depression and higher delinquency.…
Youth Experiencing Homelessness with Suicidal Ideation
Homeless Youths’ Caretakers
Homeless youths who live on the streets are particularly vulnerable to victimization and continued homelessness. Identifying factors associated with housing stability and victimization while homeless can offer useful guidance for those who serve these youths. The current study examined the relationship between multiple caretakers and the unique effect of childhood abuse (physical, sexual, neglect) on past-year housing and victimization experience…
Predictors of Outreach Meetings Among Substance Using Homeless Youth
Experiences Associated with Intervening with Homeless, Substance-abusing Mothers
This article documents the experiences of providing housing and supportive services, or ecologically based treatment, to shelter-recruited, substance-abusing homeless women with young children in their care. Among clients, observed experiences related to housing, substance abuse, and health and mental health care are discussed. Among therapists, experiences related to managing the chaotic nature of the client's lives, wanting to manage the client…
I just needed someone to believe in me.” A qualitative analysis of youths’ experiencing homelessness perspectives of a housing first intervention
Reciprocity in Adolescent and Caregiver Violence
Early relationships of adolescents
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between attachment behavior, substance use, and sexual activity among adolescents in romantic relationships. Concepts from attachment theory have been proposed to explain adolescent risk behavior; however, research on adolescent attachment rarely assesses both members of the couple. A total of 21 adolescent couples (aged 15-18 years) were assessed on self-report and observed measures of rom…
Predictors of Drop-in Center Attendance among Substance-Abusing Homeless Adolescents
Journal Article Predictors of Drop-in Center Attendance among Substance-Abusing Homeless Adolescents Get access Denitza Bantchevska, MS, Denitza Bantchevska, MS doctoral student Department of Human Development and Family Science, Ohio State UniversityColumbus Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Gizem Erdem, MS, Gizem Erdem, MS doctoral student Department of Human Development and Family Science, Ohio State Univ…
Predictors of Treatment Engagement Among Suicidal Youth Experiencing Homelessness
The impact of parenting on child mental health among children of prostituting mothers
Discrepancies in Autonomy and Relatedness Promoting Behaviors of Substance Using Mothers and Their Children
The Whole Family Suffered, So the Whole Family Needs to Recover’
Substance abusing mothers and their children are more likely to experience a range of social, behavioral, and psychological difficulties. Despite the significant challenges faced by these families, little is known about their experiences in treatment. The current study analyzed 12 sessions of family therapy using thematic analysis to identify common themes that arose during substance abusing mothers and their children's discussion during family t…
Family Functioning, Substance Use and Related Problem Behaviors
Runaway youths represent a neglected clinical group, and few studies have examined ethnicity differences within this population. Substance use, family functioning and related problem behaviors were examined in a sample of Hispanic and Anglo runaway youths with substance abuse diagnoses (N = 145). Youths, aged 12-17, were recruited from two urban, southwestern runaway shelters. Within single-parent families, Anglo youths reported more marijuana us…
How to open and sustain a drop-in center for homeless youth
Predictors of Homelessness Among Street Living Youth
Comparison of HIV Risks among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Heterosexual Homeless Youth
Problem Behaviors of Homeless Youth
Homeless youth are one of the most marginalized groups in our society. Many researchers identify much higher levels of various problem behaviors among these youth compared to their non-homeless peers. The current study examined the utility of social capital in predicting problem behaviors among homeless youth. Overall, the theoretically derived social capital variable significantly predicted substance use frequency, sexual risk behavior, depressi…
A review of services and interventions for runaway and homeless youth
Predictors of Follow-Up Completion Among Runaway Substance-Abusing Adolescents and their Primary Caretakers
That which does not kill you makes you stronger
The present study sought to uncover the relationship between risk and protective factors for depressive symptomatology among runaway youth. To that aim, 3 models of resiliency-the compensatory, risk-protective, and challenge models-were tested separately on girls and boys. The data came from a cross-sectional survey on a sample of 140 runaway adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 years who were recruited from the only runaway crisis shelter i…
Factors Associated With Motivation to Change HIV Risk and Substance Use Behaviors Among Homeless Youth
This study sought to identify and compare variables associated with motivation to change alcohol, drug use, and HIV risk behaviors among a sample of homeless youths. More frequent alcohol use, older age, and childhood sexual abuse was associated with greater motivation to change alcohol use; higher reported negative consequences of substance use was associated with higher motivation to reduce illicit drug use. Shorter periods of current homelessn…
Predictors of Drop-in Center Attendance among Substance-Abusing Homeless Adolescents
Journal Article Predictors of Drop-in Center Attendance among Substance-Abusing Homeless Adolescents Get access Denitza Bantchevska, MS, Denitza Bantchevska, MS doctoral student Department of Human Development and Family Science, Ohio State UniversityColumbus Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Gizem Erdem, MS, Gizem Erdem, MS doctoral student Department of Human Development and Family Science, Ohio State Univ…
Comparison of treatment response among GLB and non-GLB street-living youth
Don't Leave Me Hanging”
Few interventions have been developed for substance-abusing homeless mothers. Among those interventions, high dropout rates (up to 85%) are consistently reported. Understanding homeless mothers' experiences with service providers may be an important first step to understanding ways to increase treatment engagement. Therefore, the current study used qualitative methods to gain a better understanding of homeless mothers' perceptions of service prov…
The role of child gender, problem behaviors, and the family environment on maternal depressive symptoms
This study examined the relation between maternal depressive symptoms and adolescents' problem behaviors, moderated by adolescent gender, as well as the association between maternal depressive symptoms and the family environment characteristics above and beyond child variables. Data were collected from 137 mothers of runaway adolescents with alcohol and/or substance abuse problems. Results showed that both internalizing and externalizing problem …
Better to bend than to break
This study investigated the relationship between coping styles and problem behaviors among a sample of substance-abusing homeless youth. Homeless youth (n = 268) were recruited through the only drop-in center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Results revealed that youth with higher task-oriented coping reported less delinquent behaviors while those with higher emotion-oriented coping reported higher levels of anxiety/ depression and higher delinquency.…
Intervention for Homeless, Substance Abusing Mothers
Little empirically-based information is available regarding how best to intervene with substance-abusing homeless mothers. This study pilot-tested a comprehensive intervention with 15 homeless women and their 2- to 6-year-old children, recruited from a local family shelter. All participants were offered integrated intervention with three major components. The first component was housing which included 3 months of rental and utility assistance, an…
Understand My Side, My Situation, and My Story
Substance abuse among homeless mothers has negative consequences for both the mother and her child. Few researchers have examined the needs of these mothers in order to effectively intervene in their lives. This study uses a qualitative focus group research method to examine the needs of substance abusing homeless mothers recruited from a homeless families' shelter. Twenty eight women were engaged in three focus groups to identify their needs and…
Experiences Associated with Intervening with Homeless, Substance-abusing Mothers
This article documents the experiences of providing housing and supportive services, or ecologically based treatment, to shelter-recruited, substance-abusing homeless women with young children in their care. Among clients, observed experiences related to housing, substance abuse, and health and mental health care are discussed. Among therapists, experiences related to managing the chaotic nature of the client's lives, wanting to manage the client…
Predictors of parental monitoring among families with a runaway adolescent
Extensive research shows that parental monitoring is a critical factor in child adjustment. Using parent and adolescent reports, this study sought to examine predictors of parental monitoring among an understudied, high-risk sample of runaway adolescents. Parent-reported depressive symptoms, couple (romantic) relationship satisfaction, and adolescent-reported bonding with parents were used as predictors of both child- and parent-reported monitori…
Change in Parent- and Child-Reported Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors Among Substance Abusing Runaways
Reciprocity in Adolescent and Caregiver Violence
Reducing high risk behaviors among street living youth
Early relationships of adolescents
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between attachment behavior, substance use, and sexual activity among adolescents in romantic relationships. Concepts from attachment theory have been proposed to explain adolescent risk behavior; however, research on adolescent attachment rarely assesses both members of the couple. A total of 21 adolescent couples (aged 15-18 years) were assessed on self-report and observed measures of rom…
Longitudinal predictors of homelessness
Homeless youth represent a vulnerable and understudied population. Little research has prospectively identified factors that may place youth at risk for experiencing homelessness. The current study utilizes data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth-97 (NLSY-97) to examine predictors of experiencing homelessness as a young adult (before age 25). The NLSY-97 includes a nationally representative sample of 8,984 youth. Data were first colle…
The Whole Family Suffered, So the Whole Family Needs to Recover’
Substance abusing mothers and their children are more likely to experience a range of social, behavioral, and psychological difficulties. Despite the significant challenges faced by these families, little is known about their experiences in treatment. The current study analyzed 12 sessions of family therapy using thematic analysis to identify common themes that arose during substance abusing mothers and their children's discussion during family t…
Housing and Support Services with Homeless Mothers
Psychology (45 obras) · Homelessness and Social Issues (43 obras) · Psychiatry (42 obras) · Medicine (38 obras) · Clinical Psychology (30 obras) · Developmental psychology (22 obras) · Clinical Psychology (21 obras) · Intervention (counseling (16 obras) · Mental health (16 obras) · Substance use (15 obras)