In the 1980s, what was recognized as one of the results of lack of funds for care of the mentally ill?
A. Many of the mentally ill died from lack of care and basic life necessities.
B. Most of the mentally ill were back in the large state institutions again.
C. New, more progressive, modern state institutions were built and staffed.
D. The severely disabled remained in state institutions, and the less disabled used the services of community mental health centers.
ANS: D
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