Who called attention to the shocking conditions in asylums during the mid-19th century?
A) Francis Galton
B) Samuel Gridley Howe
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Maria Montesorri

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Dorothea Dix was a social reformer who traveled across the United States and Europe during the mid-19th century calling attention to the inhumane treatment and conditions that were prevalent in asylums. She advocated for improvements and reforms in the mental health care system, ultimately leading to the establishment of over 30 hospitals for the mentally ill.

Who Called Attention to the Shocking Conditions in Asylums During