Predictors of Depression in Street Youth
Description:
The past few years have seen an increased interest in studies of mental illness among homeless populations. Some mental illness may be attributed to homelessness (Morrissey & Dennis, 1986), and the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill has led to many becoming homeless (Reich & Siegel, 1978). The stresses of homelessness and the lack of support systems mean that the homeless are constantly threatened psychologically as well as physically (La Gory et al., 1990; Rossi et al., 1987; Radford et al., 1989). Several studies have determined that the rate of depression is greater among the homeless in general (Burnam & Koegel, 1988; Rossi et al., 1987), but few studies have been undertaken on homeless or street youth. None of those that are available provide detailed information on the predictors of depression. This paper presents the results of a study of factors related to depression among street youth in Toronto, Canada.
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Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
1993
Journal Name:
Adolescence
Volume:
28
Issue:
109
Pages:
41-53
Location:
Roslyn Heights