Homelessness and mental illness
Over the years, there have been housing problems in the United States. According to Peter (2018), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2015 had recorded more than five hundred thousands homeless individuals. As a result, most of these people usually undergo physical, social, emotional and psychological problems which usually affect their well being. Therefore, older people are prone to mental problems such as depression, anxiety disorders and Bipolar disorders.
Homelessness and mental illness are related. Peter (2018), further explains that individuals with mental illness are not financially stable to cater to their house rents and other expenses. As a result, they are left homeless, which in most cases worsen their condition.
In the two videos, ”Homelessness From a Child’s Perspective and Elderly Woman talks adorable housing in Harrisburg has general information about the problems of housing which later affects their lives. Kaylynn and older adult, Eileen, 61 years are facing housing problems together with their friends. In the two videos, I have learnt that in the U.S., shortage of houses is a common issue that is affecting most of the people especially who receive low wages and those who are aged to work.
The information on housing and mental illness on this population, I can be able to advocate for their needs to the department of housing and urban development in the U.S. to ensure that vulnerable can acess cheap rental houses in the town. Also, I would advocate for health care to the population to ensure they are healthy from mental problems. Finally, I would care to work with the population to offer a permanent solution to homelessness and mental illness in this population by ensuring that they enjoy their rights of better housing in town.
In brief, housing problems have adverse effects, mainly on mental health. Most of the individuals facing the housing challenges are affected emotionally and psychologically, which lead to diseases such as depression, bipolar diseases and anxiety disorders. Therefore, advocating for their rights will help this population to access the benefits of housing in the U.S.