Abstract
A number of studies indicate that street children are vulnerable for exposure to poly-victimization, which includes various types of physical abuse, sexual violence, bullying and exposure to violence, neglect, drug abuse. These children may suffer severe mental health outcomes due to chronic exposure to psychosocial distress, specifically anxiety and depression. An analytical review of the literature was undertaken to examine the research studies on the psychological and social impact of the living condition on the street children from both a national and global lens. Research evidence indicates that there is a strong correlation between mental health and overall holistic development of the individual. The paper finally provides a conceptual framework of vulnerabilities and mental health of street children, implications for future research, interventions and public policy.
Highlights
Children are the most valuable resource of any society
Children living with HIV (CLHA) or children of people living with HIV/ AIDS (PLHA), orphan children, child labor, trafficked child, and the child using an addictive substance, child prone to psycho-social problems and children living / working on street are the most vulnerable group among children
The findings reveal that street children those who exposed to harassment and sexual violence are more likely to face hopelessness.[39]
Summary
Children are the most valuable resource of any society. But early childhood experiences have a profound developmental impact and are established to be a key driver for health and wellbeing in adult life.[1]. Determinants of Mental Distress The assessment of mental health disorders requires a multi-dimensional framework in that several risk factors attenuate or increase the likelihood of developing socio-emotional challenges.[32] Factors like poverty, rejection, isolation, violence, lack of moral support are alarming for the mental health condition of the individual.[33] In addition to these, limited educational opportunity, stigma, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and inadequate health care are the main reasons of mental health problems among young people but children are more likely to be afflicted than adults.[34] Children are largely dependent on the adults for their holistic wellbeing as they need love and support throughout their developmental cycle.
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