Raising Awareness

There are many misconceptions surrounding homeless people. Amongst the general public, it is not uncommon for an air of apathy mixed with a lack of sympathy to be felt for homeless people. Because the symptoms of psychological disorders can mimic the effects of illegal drugs, homeless individuals can come across as lazy, drug addicted bums begging for money. However, for many people, homelessness is not a choice—and they simply have nowhere else to turn because they cannot afford to receive treatment inadequate mental health facilities. The issue of homelessness and mental illness is one that is currently sitting on the back-burners of the United States' domestic problems. However, it is one that often underrepresented and deserves more attention if it is ever going to be fixed.