Which one of the following increased the availability of treatment for the mentally ill in the United States?
A) Dorothea Dix
B) Benjamin Rush
C) Emil Kraepelin
D) Philippe Pinel

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Dorothea Dix was a social reformer who advocated for the establishment of mental hospitals in the United States in the mid-1800s. Her efforts led to the construction of 32 mental hospitals in the US, which increased the availability of treatment for the mentally ill.

Which One of the Following Increased the Availability of Treatment