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Originally Posted by rubecube
On a sidenote, I wouldn't mind seing some statistics on how many homeless people have a legitimate mental illness. I'm not doubting your claim, it would just be interesting.
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Here's some stats for you:
http://www.mooddisorderscanada.ca/housing/index.htm
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It is estimated that 1/3 of the homeless population suffers from some form of mental illness. This number increases to 75% for homeless single women.
Homelessness is not considered a major cause of mental illness but does increase its' duration and severity.
Two thirds of the homeless will have a lifetime experience with mental illness, three times higher than the general population.
75% of homeless people with mental illness will also have a substance abuse problem.
Correctional facilities are increasingly becoming ‘home’ to people with serious mental illness who are more likely to be detected and arrested and incarcerated for non-violent and nuisance offences. There is widespread agreement that people with mental disorders are increasingly and often unintentionally, caught in the justice systemi,
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