Another fabrication, most homeless become mentally ill from being homeless and hopeless. I guess you never cared for anyone to find out their stories. Most mentally ill can still be reasoned with when you have understanding, fact. Was at the VA once and doctors told me to stay away from a vet who is mentally ill. As I spoke with him I found out that "he relives his life in what he tells you" and his only fault was thinking that you know the people that he was referring to. I told him what he was doing and he had an awakening and became sober about his lost life right away, you could see the pain and joy on his face at the same time.
Define: Understanding