Advocates of deinstitutionalization hoped that community-based treatment would be more effective and more economical, particularly as new medications were available to manage even fairly serious mental illnesses. In reality this

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While the goal of deinstitutionalization was to provide more effective and economical community-based treatment for mental illnesses, especially with the advent of new medications, the full benefits and implementation of this approach never fully materialized. Many individuals did not receive the necessary community support and resources, leading to various challenges, including homelessness and incarceration for some.

Advocates of Deinstitutionalization Hoped That Community-Based Treatment Would Be More