Street children are frequently excluded from mainstream society. They not only lack access to basic necessities, but are also frequently discriminated against and abused by others. This exclusion of street children has a great impact upon the children’s psychological wellbeing. Stress and depression are prevalent among this population, particularly when compared with normal children. The rates of enuresis, regressive behavior, anxiety and depression in street children were found to be much higher than their counterparts in normal children. The findings of the study underscore the impact of life on the streets on children’s overall subjective wellbeing and the importance of providing life necessities and psychological counseling to these children.
