ABSTRACT Homelessness among youth in the UK is increasingly disturbing, with an estimated annual increase of 10% of the homeless people. It was revealed that homeless people are more likely to die young, with an average age of death of 47 years. The young adult suffering from it remains the worse hit. Homelessness increases the risk of having mental health problems and encountering barriers to social well-being due to stigmitisation. Factors contributing to the development of homelessness were highlighted and discussed. The review is to examine the impact of youth homelessness as it relates to their mental and social well-being. The literature shows that many youth homeless people have been exposed to histories of addictions, unhealthy lifestyles, alcohol dependency, mental illnesses and depression. Also, the review suggests that comprehensive policy change should be strengthened and channelled to address both the immediate and long-term needs of homeless youth especially in the area of affordable housing and also a greater emphasis on prevention should be further researched, which also should include assistance which meet basic needs. The research on youth homelessness is difficult to capture and as such making it diffiult to have an accurate and complete capture of homeless youth. The review also show a wider understanding of youth homelessness as a global phenomenon, a perennial of housing shortage in the UK. 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration Aknowledgement Abstract Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Methodology Discussion Conclusion Appendices Inclusion and Exclusion Table Project Approval For
