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Are homelessness and mental illness tied together?
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Connection: A relatively large percentage of the homeless population struggle with mental illness, including substance abuse. The connection likely has to do with the fact that for some people mental illness makes it difficult to function in society.
Answered 7/16/2012
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Homeless: Agree. Also economy & cost of healthcare.
Answered 7/15/2012
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