Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders & TreatmentISSN: 2324-8947

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Sanna J. Thompson Author

sannathompson@utexas.edu 512-232-0604

Subjects of specialization
Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Homeless Youth

Affiliation
Sanna J Thompson Department of Trauma, University of Texas, USA

Biography

Sanna J Thompson Completed his graduation in School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, 1925 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78712, USA. His current research interests includes Mental health, Substance Abuse, Runaway Yuth.

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Traumatic Stress among Homeless Young Adults: Challenges and Treatment Issues

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Sanna J. Thompson

Traumatic Stress among Homeless Young Adults: Challenges and Treatment Issues

Homeless emerging adults are one of this nation’s most underserved populations and are particularly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of trauma exposure, including developing PTSD. These young people typically reside in unstable and often abusive situations marked by violence and danger. They survive on the street through engaging in high risk behaviors, such as dumpsterdiving for food, panhandling/begging for money, and selling drugs or sex for money or shelter. These conditions result in a significant risk for serious health andview more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8947.1000e102

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