Three societal and scientific changes occurred in the mid-twentieth century that questioned whether institutionalizing those who were mentally ill was the best approach. Describe these changes. What has been the result of deinstitutionalization?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. The development of psychiatric drugs
2. Society accepted that the mentally ill needed to be treated rather than locked away
3. Federal funding such as Medicaid and Medicare went toward community mental health centers rather than hospitals
4. The rise in homelessness

Sociology

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