What has been the result of the trend toward deinstitutionalization in the 1970s and 1980s?

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The trend toward deinstitutionalization in the 1970s and 1980s resulted in a decreased number of patients in psychiatric institutions as many patients were released into the community with the goal of providing them with more humane and effective treatment options. However, this also led to an increase in the number of homeless mentally ill individuals as resources and support for community-based treatment were not always sufficient.

What Has Been the Result of the Trend Toward Deinstitutionalization