Self-esteem may be key to success for Portland's homeless youth, PSU study finds

(Portland State University) Service providers for youth experiencing homelessness typically focus on the big three: food, shelter and health care. But a new study from Portland State University Community Psychology graduate student Katricia Stewart shows overall well-being is just as important.'In the end, they're still just kids and young adults who need to enjoy themselves and have creative outlets and make friends,' Stewart said.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news