In the 1970s, state mental hospitals came under increasing scrutiny and many were closed. What was the end result of this trend?
A) Increased numbers of homeless mentally ill people
B) Higher employment rates among previously institutionalized people
C) Increased numbers of for-profit institutions for the mentally ill
D) Increased numbers of training programs for the mentally ill
Ans: A
In 1970, the deinstitutionalization of clients from state mental hospitals to community living was considered a positive move; however, insufficient federal funding resulted in an increase in the number of homeless mentally ill people.
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