Due to long-term homelessness, many survival pressures and social marginalization, homeless people are prone to a range of mental health problems, including:
1.Depression and anxiety: Long-term homelessness, social exclusion, and economic deprivation can lead homeless people to develop depression and anxiety.
2.Drug and alcohol abuse: In order to cope with the hardships and pressures of survival, some homeless people may abuse drugs or alcohol, increasing the risk of addiction.
3.Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Wanderers who may have experienced violence, criminalization, or other traumatic events are more likely to develop PTSD.
4.Thinking Disorders: Wanderers may be at risk of thinking disorders due to long-term extreme circumstances and survival stress.
5.Social isolation: Due to their marginalized position, wanderers may experience social isolation and difficulty establishing and maintaining healthy social relationships.
6.Sleep problems: Sleeping on the streets for a long time can lead to homeless people facing sleep problems, including insomnia and decreased sleep quality.
7.Identity issues: Being homeless can cause individuals to experience identity confusion and uncertainty about their role and place in society.
8.Psychophysiological diseases: Due to the harsh living environment and irregular lifestyle, wanderers are more likely to suffer from some physical diseases, which in turn affect their mental health.
Providing housing, social services and mental health support is key to helping homeless people improve their mental health. Social and institutional efforts, including the provision of housing assistance, psychological services and employment opportunities, are also necessary means of alleviating the mental and psychological problems of homeless people.