McCay Elizabeth, Langley John, Beanlands Heather, Cooper Linda, Mudachi Naomi, Harris Andrea, Blidner Rebecca, Bach Karen, Dart Colin, Howes Carol, Miner Susan
Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Can J Nurs Res. 2010 Sep;42(3):30-49.
The social environments and activities of homeless youth frequently create a downward spiral, leading to drug abuse and survival sex as well as self-harm behaviours and suicidality. This study employed a mixed-methods approach to assess the mental health challenges and strengths of street-involved youth. A convenience sample of 70 homeless young people completed a series of standardized questionnaires evaluating mental health symptoms as well as resilience and self-esteem. Two focus groups were also held to capture the perceived mental health needs of street-involved youth. These young people (aged 16-24) were found to have high levels of mental health symptoms compared to other groups of young adults. However, they also exhibited moderately high levels of resilience and self-esteem. Therefore, multi-component mental health programs and interventions that address both strengths and challenges may well help street-involved youth to work towards social re-integration and, ultimately, improved quality of life.
无家可归青少年的社会环境和活动常常导致恶性循环，引发药物滥用、生存性性行为以及自我伤害行为和自杀倾向。本研究采用混合研究方法，评估与街头相关青少年的心理健康挑战和优势。抽取了70名无家可归青少年作为便利样本，他们完成了一系列标准化问卷，以评估心理健康症状以及心理韧性和自尊水平。还开展了两个焦点小组访谈，以了解与街头相关青少年的心理健康需求。结果发现，这些年龄在16至24岁之间的青少年与其他青年群体相比，心理健康症状水平较高。然而，他们也表现出中等偏高的心理韧性和自尊水平。因此，针对优势和挑战的多成分心理健康项目及干预措施，很可能有助于与街头相关的青少年努力实现社会重新融入，并最终改善生活质量。
