Ultimately, this can cause significant mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, attachment issues, and substance abuse disorders.1,2 Studies have shown that youth with mental illness are more likely to engage in a greater number of risk behaviors that may increase their vulnerability to violent victimization. [...] Therefore, there is a need for increased awareness and provision of mental health treatment programs to both abate the issue of mental illness and potentially prevent associated outcomes that may predispose youth to becoming homeless.2 A L L Y O U T H … Nearly 70% of youth experiencing homelessness report facing mental health difficulties.3 The challenge of youth homelessness and housing instabili. [...] of 34% of those housed than housed students who were not students.8 reporting depression.9 bullying victims.10 R E C O G N I Z E T H E S I G N S M E N T A L H E A L T H R E S O U R C E S Successfully identifying and treating mental health issues. [...] These resources provide that youth and young adults are facing is essential to lifelong strategies that youth serving emotional and mental wellbeing.11 organizations can use to support youth who are experiencing homelessness q Marked fall in school q Sexual acting out and mental health challenges. [...] performance q Depression shown by Click the links below visit the source: q Poor grades in school sustained, prolonged despite trying very hard negative mood and attitude, How to Address Mental often accompanied by poor Health for Students q Severe worry or anxiety, appetite, difficulty sleeping Experiencing Homelessness as shown by regular or thoughts of death refusal to go to school, go to sleep.
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