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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 These conditions often result in young people coming into contact with the criminal justice system or experiencing physical and/or mental health problems. Research suggests young people who are without stable accommodation and/or lacking basic essentials such as food, clothing and care may experience emotional and psychological problems related to the experience of homelessness.3 Mental health issues are more prevalent among homeless youth than the general population of young people. 3 4 Several studies indicate rates of depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviour and suicidal ideation are substantially higher among young people experiencing homelessness compared with those who are in stable forms of accommodation. These conditions often result in young people coming into contact with the criminal justice system or experiencing physical and/or mental health problems. Research suggests young people who are without stable accommodation and/or lacking basic essentials such as food, clothing and care may experience emotional and psychological problems related to the experience of homelessness. Mental health issues are more prevalent among homeless youth than the general population of young people. Several studies indicate rates of depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviour and suicidal ideation are substantially higher among young people experiencing homelessness compared with those who are in stable forms of accommodation. 34% of homeless people are under 25 Half of homeless youth have participated in gang activity 32% of homeless youth have committed suicide The Effects of Youth Homelessness
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