Which form of therapy has most directly contributed to the sharp reduction in the number of residents in U.S. mental hospitals?

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Drug therapy, specifically the development of antipsychotic medications, allowed individuals with severe mental illness to manage their symptoms and pursue treatment in outpatient settings, rather than being institutionalized in mental hospitals. This led to a sharp reduction in the number of residents in U.S. mental hospitals.

Which Form of Therapy Has Most Directly Contributed to the Sharp