Why did the de-institutionalization movement of the 1970s result in many mentally ill people ending up homeless and on the street?

A) Only authoritarian psychiatric wards can safely house mentally ill people.
B) There is no way to adequately help mentally ill people integrate with society.
C) Mentally ill people refused to take responsibility for their choices.
D) Alternative facilities were plagued by disorganization and underfunding.


Answer: D

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