Impact of Homeless in Mental Health letter 2022

Running head: IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS IN MENTAL HEALTH
IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS IN MENTAL HEALTH
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Cover Letter
February 17th, 2020
Smith, John Doe
City Council District
United State of America
Dear Council Member:
Following the research work, I wish to for position presentation of homelessness in mental
illness. Concerning my experience and knowledge about homelessness in mental illness, I
feel it is worth being considered as a presenter. I have an in-depth understanding of the
matters related to homelessness in mental illness.
In other words, I possess magical ability to identify factors that can lead to mental illness and
how young people can react to such incidence to offer their support in case mental illness
problems characterize one of them. I know how to use a dashboard visual chart that consists
of a gauge chart growth rate, a bar chart for several orders, an area chart showing how the
disease is spread and how it can be overcome.
I have skills such as communication skills and my experience and I think this will help me to
convey a message with aid of tables and charts. Should there be, any questions or comments
arise, please, I am available through my email and direct contact, as well as ready to provide

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any sample as proof. I will be ready to discuss my qualifications in more detail if you allow
me. I can be reached at 503-880-3777 and [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Alice Wong
PO Box 1125
Ocean Park, WA 98640

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Executive Summary
Homelessness is a critical issue in the US. Reports indicate that close to half a million
individuals spend their night in inhabitable places such as shelters, abandoned buildings,
sidewalks, and parks. Typically, these individuals encounter extreme difficulties and trying
situations. Multiple policies and interventions have been created by government agencies,
non-governmental organizations, and other social work agencies in an attempt to address the
situation. However, the situation keeps exacerbating, with more and more homeless people
facing challenging situations upon each passing day. There is a consensus that there is a need
for additional research such as this one. This is to generate more knowledge on the problem
and hence lead to a solution. The primary basis of this report is the analogy that certain
factors contribute to homelessness. Additionally, these elements must be considered in
designing intervention programs to enhance the efficiency of these policies. One such critical
factor, which is the main focus of this report, is mental illness. Research indicates that mental
illness is one of the key contributors to homelessness. Also, on the vice-versa, the strain
associated with homelessness increases people’s vulnerability to mental illness. Therefore,
this report attempts to establish a clear link between the issue of homelessness and mental
illness, thus showing that the two problems reinforce each other. The primary goal here is to
convince policymakers to factor in this link as they create interventions to address the two
issues.
The author gathers data from two essential sources. First is primary data, where they
conduct a survey by administering a questionnaire to 30 participants present in two regions.
The second information source entails secondary data where they present findings from
previous studies carried out on the relation between mental illness and homelessness. The
results are then presented through a combination of both text discussions and visuals to
enhance their clarity and conciseness. From the research, there were five essential insights

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acquired. First, is that one in four homeless individuals have a mental illness. Also, across
American cities, mental illness ranked as the third leading cause of homelessness. Another
insight is that most homeless individuals who have mental illness lack sufficient access to
treatment and care. Additionally, while individuals with mental illness are stereotyped as
violent perpetrators, the study found out that these individuals are significant victims of
violence. The final finding, which is a critical finding, shows that better outcomes are
achieved when mental illness case management efforts are merged with housing
interventions. Notably, from these findings, it is clear that homelessness is significantly
interlinked with mental illness. Thus, policymakers must create interventions that address
both issues to guarantee a better outcome for individuals experiencing these issues.

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Table of Contents
Cover Letter...............................................................................................................................1
Introduction................................................................................................................................7
Purpose...................................................................................................................................7
Background............................................................................................................................7
Scope......................................................................................................................................8
Impact of Homelessness on Mental Illness................................................................................8
Scenario of Homelessness in the U.S.....................................................................................8
Mental Illness.......................................................................................................................11
Impact of Homelessness on Mental Illness..........................................................................13
Conclusion................................................................................................................................16
Self Evaluation.........................................................................................................................17
References................................................................................................................................19
Appendix..................................................................................................................................22