Homelessness in Houston Texas

Destitution is complicated as it is perpetuated by many factors such as poverty, addiction, domestic violence, redundancy, foreclosure, and, most importantly, mental health. Pennilessness is the predominant challenge facing Houston, Texas, as it exposes individuals to problems.

Consequently, most of the homeless tend to end up with depression by feeling despondency and dejection, resulting in anger due to sudden change of life, which may lead to death. There is a need to address mental health as well as other psychiatric disorders, as it is the most prevalent illness in the world.

According to a recent study, depression is nearly twice as common among women as men characterized by irritability, anxiety, mood swings, ruminating, and fatigue. With this trend, the individual tends to be volatile and antisocial(Pignone, Gaynes, & Rushton, 2002).  There is no known cause of depression; there have been numerous possible causes such as genetic features, environment, social well-being, and bipolar. People suffering from mental disorders tend to develop insomnia or excessive sleep, loss of appetite, feeling of guilt, and temperamental based on their environment.

Depression can be diagnosed based on various tests such as a physical exam, lab tests, psychiatric evaluation, and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Regardless of the trial, individual treatment can be determined by either psychotherapy or by the use of pharmaceutical drugs(National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, 2011).Depression is a pervasive and complicated illness, and no known method can help to prevent it. If untreated, it can result in drawbacks, suicide, and antidepressant withdrawal, amongst others.

If identified, the first depression can be treated by the administration of drugs, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, brain stimulation therapy, as well as interpersonal therapy.

References

National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health. (2011). Homelessness in Houston Texas. Identification and Pathways to Care, 17-19.

Pignone, M., Gaynes, B., & Rushton, J. (2002). Screening for depression. A systematic review. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 24-31.