In colonial America, people with mental illness were placed in almshouses, clustered with the poor and people with other disabilities.

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This was a common practice in colonial America, as there were no specific institutions or treatments for mental illness at the time. People with mental illnesses were often seen as a burden on their families and communities and were therefore placed in almshouses along with other vulnerable groups.

In Colonial America, People with Mental Illness Were Placed in Almshouses