Deinstitutionalization in the United States
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Deinstitutionalization in the United States
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The United States has experienced two waves of deinstitutionalization, the process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for those diagnosed with a mental disorder or developmental disability. The first wave began in the 1950s and targeted people with mental illness. The second wave began roughly 15 years later and focused on individuals who had been diagnosed with a developmental disability. Deinstitutionalization continues today, thoug
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Replacement of psychiatric hospitals in the United States
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2024-01-24T12:34:58Z
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