In which of the following ways did the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 affect those who are mentally ill?
a. opportunities for employment
b. prohibition of discrimination
c. comprehensive health care
d. research on provision of services
B
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibited discrimination and promoted opportunities for persons with mental disorders. It was passed in 1990 . By 1996, the Mental Health Parity Act addressed the discrepancy between mental health and medical-surgical benefits in employer-sponsored health plans.
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