For the severely mentally ill, the treatment of choice for the last 150 years has been ________.

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Hospitalization has been the primary treatment for severely mentally ill individuals for the last 150 years, providing a safe environment where patients can receive intensive treatment and care. Although drug treatment and psychotherapy are also used in conjunction with hospitalization, they alone have not been the treatment of choice for this population. Psychosurgery has also been used in the past for severe cases, but its use has declined significantly in recent years.

For the Severely Mentally Ill, the Treatment of Choice for the Last