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[Heba B @heba_269]

lets make this trending https://t.co/sbXxJT6Np3

[Farheen Kadwa @farheeney]

rt https://t.co/jXrz3fwkeZ

[Heba B @heba_269]

WELCOME FARHEEN #welcomefarheentotwitter2017 https://t.co/ZaZ7S9vdzZ

[Farheen Kadwa @farheeney]

First tweet in 3 years #welcomemeback

[Heba B @heba_269]

Excited to further grow as a researcher and gain new analytical skills and abilities along the way in the RAPP program at Humber! #RAPP2017

[Heba B @heba_269]

Homeless individuals are the most vulnerable to mental illnesses. #hhic

[Heba B @heba_269]

We need strong resolutions in order to solve homelessness! #hhic

[Heba B @heba_269]

1/3 of the homeless pop is b/w 16-24. About 84% need mental hlth services & supports tht R unavailable 2 them. #hhic

[Heba B @heba_269]

Unfortunately there are homeless youth pop. tht also suffer from various mental disorders. A big one being depression. Help our youth. #hhic

[Heba B @heba_269]

The Red Tent organization aims to raise awareness of homelessness in Canada as well as adequate housing. #hhic

[Heba B @heba_269]

We need long-term solutions to reduce & end homelessness, the term "hidden homelessness" should not even exist. #hhic

[Heba B @heba_269]

Over 10% Cdn families fall below the Market Basket Measure threshold, meaning they dont have enough money 2 meet even most basic needs #hhic

[Heba B @heba_269]

Canada's response to homelessness is based on emergency accommodations & uncoordinated use of public systems services not prevention #hhic

[Heba B @heba_269]

This kind of behaviour shows the neglect and nonchalance we have for the homeless. Let's not stigmatize #HHIC http://t.co/W6IuhOK3BL

[Heba B @heba_269]

Homeless women express serious mental distress. 68% have serious depression. 64% extreme anxiety while 12% tried to commit suicide #HHIC

[Heba B @heba_269]

Higher rates of pregnancy among street youth have to do with socio-economic status & self-esteem. Need emotional/financial support #HHIC

[Heba B @heba_269]

Social stigmatization plays huge role in mental health status and suicide risk level of homeless youth. Let's stop the discrimination! #HHIC

[Heba B @heba_269]

Half of the homeless population consists of Aboriginal people, and this is national epidemic that is ignored. #HHIC

[Heba B @heba_269]

@NaheedD the SDOH such as low wages, health issues, lack of affordable housing, gaps in social safety nets, social exclusion etc.

[Heba B @heba_269]

Inability to pay rent is linked to poverty and low wages as they don't have enough money to pay rent and are evicted. #HHIC

[Heba B @heba_269]

Key 2 solving homelessness is 2 invest in affordable housing not shortterm solutions that benefit the govt! #HHIC