Deinstitutionalization has been linked to higher rates of ______________ for the mentally ill.

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Deinstitutionalization refers to the movement of individuals with severe mental illness from large psychiatric institutions to community-based care. While this movement aimed to provide individuals with more humane and less restrictive care, it has also been associated with increased rates of substance use, unemployment, and incarceration among the mentally ill population. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all of the aforementioned options.

Deinstitutionalization Has Been Linked to Higher Rates of ______________ for the Mentally