Deinstitutionalization resulted in a substantial change in how social control was supposed to be accomplished in the United States, and it reflected an increased use of medical technologies and medical collaborations.

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Deinstitutionalization, which began in the mid-20th century, aimed to move people with mental illness out of state institutions and instead treat them in community-based settings. This shift reflected a broader change in social control mechanisms, relying more on medical technologies (such as psychotropic medications) and collaborations between medical professionals and community organizations to manage individuals' health and behavior outside of institutional settings.

Deinstitutionalization Resulted in a Substantial Change in How Social Control