There are approximately 50,000-70,000 men, women, and children who are homeless in NYC right now. On average, 30% of homeless have a mental illness.
So there are approximately 60k * 0.30 = 18,000 homeless people in NYC with a mental illness.
The mental health problem in NYC is a reflection of our federal and state government's ability to properly provide basic care for the small minority of the population who need support. We need to find a way to motivate people to take their lives more seriously and provide support to those who cannot function.
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Reply to New York City Will Hospitalize More Mentally Ill People Involuntarily-- feelings on this.. by jojobean018
There are approximately 50,000-70,000 men, women, and children who are homeless in NYC right now. On average, 30% of homeless have a mental illness.
So there are approximately 60k * 0.30 = 18,000 homeless people in NYC with a mental illness.
The mental health problem in NYC is a reflection of our federal and state government's ability to properly provide basic care for the small minority of the population who need support. We need to find a way to motivate people to take their lives more seriously and provide support to those who cannot function.