Argumentative essay about homelessness. These are my resources that I have to have from library database that will need to be used in essay.
Annotated Bibliography Entries
“Affordable Housing, Homelessness, and Mental Health: What Health Care Policy Needs to Address” by Martin E.J.
Summary
In his journal “Affordable Housing, Homelessness, and Mental Health: What Health Care Policy Needs to Address.” Edward J Martin, a professor at California State University, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of homelessness in the United States. He asserts that most homeless people are not only homeless because of the choices they made but are homeless because of mental health or substance abuse. He also mentions that Homelessness presents urban planners with problems that concern policy and administration, and this relates to a lack of medical healthcare coverage for the homeless. Martin continues by stating, “Clearly the loss of low-income housing over the past three decades has contributed largely to the problem of homelessness (67-89).” Martin Homelessness is a growing issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the numerous efforts made by governments, non-profit organizations, and individuals, homelessness continues to persist and even worsen in some regions. However, it is crucial that we do not give up on finding a solution to this problem. In this essay, I will argue that homelessness is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach to address.
One of the main causes of homelessness is poverty. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH), over 40 million Americans live in poverty, with many of them facing the risk of eviction and homelessness due to the high cost of housing (NCH, 2019). Moreover, a study conducted by the Homelessness Research Institute shows that a significant number of homeless individuals are employed but still cannot afford to pay for housing due to low wages (Homelessness Research Institute, 2019). This highlights the need for policymakers to address income inequality and provide adequate support for low-income families.
Another factor that contributes to homelessness is mental illness. According to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 25% of homeless individuals in the United States have a serious mental illness (SAMHSA, 2019). This highlights the need for increased access to mental health services, as well as support for individuals who are struggling with mental illness.
Furthermore, homelessness has a significant impact on society as a whole. A study conducted by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) shows that homelessness costs taxpayers billions of dollars each year due to increased use of emergency services and healthcare (NAEH, 2019). Additionally, homelessness can lead to increased rates of crime and drug use, as individuals who are homeless may turn to illegal activities to survive.
In conclusion, homelessness is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach to address. Addressing the root causes of homelessness, such as poverty and mental illness, and providing support for individuals who are homeless can help reduce the number of homeless individuals and the associated costs to society. It is crucial that we continue to work towards finding solutions to this problem and provide support for those who are affected by it.presents, “Nearly twenty-five percent of the homeless population in the United States suffers from some form of severe mental illness (USDHHS, 2012; National Institute of Mental Health, 2009 67-89).”
Side
Martin believes that most people who are homeless suffer from mental health illnesses. Also, the problem of political-economic difficulty of providing adequate housing for low-income people, is a policy problem that needs to be further attention in the ACA.
Quotes
“The vast majority of people who are homeless in the U.S. suffer from a mental health issue (Martin).”
“Homelessness presents urban planners with numerous problems concerning policy and administration, specifically as this relates to a lack of medical healthcare coverage for the homeless” (Martin).
Twenty-five percent of the homeless population in the United States suffers from some form of severe mental illness (USDHHS, 2012; National Institute of Mental Health, 2009).
Citation
Martin, Edward J. “AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, AND MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT HEATH CARE POLICY NEEDS TO ADDRESS.” Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, vol. 38, no. 1, 2015, pp. 67-89. ProQuest, https://login.proxy189.nclive.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/affordable-housing-homelessness-mental-health/docview/1685017603/se-2.
Prevalence, Correlates, and Mental Health Burden Associated with Homelessness in U.S. Military Veterans.
Summary
In this Journal, Prevalence, correlates, and mental health burden associated with homelessness in U.S. military veterans, Brandon Nichter, Jack Tasi, and Robert H. authors of Psychological Medicine; Cambridge, discusses military veterans having a substantial portion of homelessness due to mental health. After researching, these authors have found “one in every ten veterans has experienced homelessness” because of mental health issues 3952-3962. Data was researched from 2019-2020 from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study, indicating the importance of mental health effects from the veteran’s childhood (3952-3962).
Side
Brandon Nichter, Jack Tasi, and Robert H. believe that veterans who have experienced mental health childhood experiences, were most prevalent to homelessness.
Quotes
“One in every ten veterans has experienced homelessness.”
“2019-2020 from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study (3952-3962)”.
Citation
Works Cited
Nichter, Brandon, Jack Tsai, and Robert H. Pietrzak. “Prevalence, Correlates, and Mental Health Burden Associated with Homelessness in U.S. Military Veterans.” Psychological Medicine, vol. 53, no. 9, 2023, pp. 3952-3962. ProQuest, https://login.proxy189.nclive.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/prevalence-correlates-mental-health-burden/docview/2832290726/se-2, doi:https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291722000617.
Homelessness, Housing Instability and Mental Health: Making the Connections
Summary
In this journal, Deborah K. Padgett, a Professor at the Silver School of Social Work writes about many people being homeless because of not having a stable place to live. She states, “It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of having a stable, safe home as fundamental to mental health and well-being” (197-201). From this approach, she is concerned that many people believe most of the homeless are due because of the lack of wrong choices people made in their past. She also writes, “The bi-directional relationship between mental ill health and homelessness has been the subject of countless reports and a few misperceptions” (197-201).
Side
Deborah K. Padgett believes that mental health and instability is one of the key components for mental health and stability.
Quotes
“The bi-directional relationship between mental ill health and homelessness has been the subject of countless reports and a few misperceptions” (197-201)
“It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of having a stable, safe home as fundamental to mental health and well-being” (197-201).
Citation
Works Cited
Padgett, Deborah K. “Homelessness, Housing Instability and Mental Health: Making the Connections.” BJPsych Bulletin, vol. 44, no. 5, 2020, pp. 197-201. ProQuest, https://login.proxy189.nclive.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/homelessness-housing-instability-mental-health/docview/2446448519/se-2, doi:https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2020.49.
