A client who was deinstitutionalized during the 1960s may have experienced difficulties living in the community because of:

a. Insufficient community mental health services
b. Difficulties connecting with community resources
c. Lack of affordable housing
d. Increased cost of care


A
Families were not prepared for treatment responsibilities. There were no education and support programs for families. Staff in nursing homes lacked skills to treat people with mental disorders, and clients had little or no supervision in independent settings.

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