Mental Health and Homelessness: A Battle Within a War
In the year 2021, mental wellness could be considered one of the most important focuses for certain individuals. Even from an economic standpoint, Elizabeth Gulino writes that it is blossoming and becoming a popular thing among many. Considering the last 365 days in America can cause someone to prioritize mental health and wellness due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the influx of current events that took place. Not to discredit or undermine those who had to quarantine la
Battling Extreme Weather Without a Home
As cold winds batter the northeast and temperatures drop below freezing during the winter months, people across the United States are moving indoors for safety. These plummeting temperatures have led to the loss of power for millions across the nation. For those who lack proper shelter, however, this change in weather engenders a grim reality. During the snowstorms that battered Texas last month, thousands of homeless people sought refuge in emergency shelters throughout the
Homelessness and the Connection with Drugs
Blog by: Neil Sagare The state of homelessness is a pitiful unavoidable truth in America today. Like some other issues our nation faces, it is significant that homelessness is completely perceived to be appropriately addressed and settled. One big piece of confusion is that people who are homeless are all either drunkards or medication addicts. The facts confirm that people who are homeless also battle with substance misuse and fixation, and that it very well may be either a
Homelessness and Vaccine Miseducation
As vaccine doses become more available, more and more vaccines are being administered in the United States. These vaccines are being offered to homeless populations, but many of these individuals are not accepting the vaccine. This exposes the large issue of vaccine miseducation that is prevalent in homeless shelters. Currently the vaccines administered in the United States are being given in stages that delineate higher-risk and lower risk populations. Higher-risk population
The Toil of Physical Disabilities and Homelessness
By: Justin Bower Among the 552,000+ homeless people that live on the streets, about one quarter of them experience some sort of disability that adds to their condition, as of a study from 2018. Not only does anti-homeless architecture seem to contribute to harsh living conditions for those on the streets, people with back problems or spinal issues have it even worse because of their predisposed conditions. Experts say that the most common day job for a homeless person is cons
Ignorance is Bliss…For Some
By Nicole Arcieri Being ignored is arguably one of the worst feelings anyone can experience. Not being heard, understood or recognized can contribute to how we perceive and experience the world around us. Being ignored can have a negative affect on one’s mental health. People that are homeless know what it’s like to not be seen on a daily basis. Everyday civilians may find it easier to just avoid eye contact and keep walking when a person who is homeless approaches them. I ca
A Never Ending Cycle
Blog by: Neil Sagare The term 'Malnutrition' has no all-around or acknowledged definition. It has been utilized to portray an insufficiency, overabundance or lopsidedness of a wide scope of supplements, bringing about a really negative impact on body structure, work and clinical outcome. Although malnourished people can be under-or over nourished, 'hunger' is frequently utilized interchangeably with 'undernutrition', as in this blog. Malnutrition in developed nations is shock
Effects of Homelessness on Pregnancy
Emily Corso The national rates of homelessness continue to rise, and among the most affected are mothers and children, in fact about 1 in every 45 American children will experience homelessness during the course of a year (Cutts et al., 1276). Children who experience homelessness are at an increased risk for suffering from a number of physical and mental ailments, including chronic illness, malnutrition, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. New evide
Homelessness and the Lack of Public Restrooms
For most Americans, public restrooms are a matter of convenience. They provide relief when someone is on the go and needs to use the bathroom before arriving home. To homeless people, however, public restrooms are a matter of necessity. Before, many homeless people would use restrooms located in parks and other public places. Due to the spread of COVID-19, however, many of these restrooms have closed. This is extremely problematic to homeless people, who typically meet their
Assessing the Impact of Homelessness on Academic Performance
By: Henley Moon On top of the demands of high school, some students are also affected by homelessness. Though everyone goes through unique personal struggles during their youth that can usually be contributed to “part of growing up,” homelessness goes a step beyond struggle and into crisis territory. To better understand homelessness among youth, this article explores some of the existing data regarding the number of youths experiencing homelessness, how it impacts their educ
