THE IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS AMONG YOUTH IN UNITED KINGDOM

ABSTRACT

Homelessness among youth in the UK is increasingly disturbing, with an estimated

annual increase of 10% of the homeless people. It was revealed that homeless

people are more likely to die young, with an average age of death of 47 years. The

young adult suffering from it remains the worse hit. Homelessness increases the risk

of having mental health problems and encountering barriers to social well-being due

to stigmitisation. Factors contributing to the development of homelessness were

highlighted and discussed. The review is to examine the impact of youth

homelessness as it relates to their mental and social well-being. The literature shows

that many youth homeless people have been exposed to histories of addictions,

unhealthy lifestyles, alcohol dependency, mental illnesses and depression. Also, the

review suggests that comprehensive policy change should be strengthened and

channelled to address both the immediate and long-term needs of homeless youth

especially in the area of affordable housing and also a greater emphasis on

prevention should be further researched, which also should include assistance which

meet basic needs. The research on youth homelessness is difficult to capture and as

such making it diffiult to have an accurate and complete capture of homeless youth.

The review also show a wider understanding of youth homelessness as a global

phenomenon, a perennial of housing shortage in the UK.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration

Aknowledgement

Abstract

Table of Contents

Introduction

Literature Review

Methodology

Discussion

Conclusion

Appendices

Inclusion and Exclusion Table

Project Approval For

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