At the start of the twentieth century in America, public attitudes toward the mentally ill ________

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At the start of the twentieth century in America, public attitudes toward the mentally ill were characterized by fear, horror, and ignorance. Mental illness was often seen as a personal failing or a moral weakness, and those with mental illness were often stigmatized and marginalized. As a result, many people with mental illness were institutionalized in large, overcrowded asylums where they received little to no treatment or support. It was not until the latter half of the century that attitudes toward mental illness began to shift towards treatment and support.

At the Start of the Twentieth Century in America, Public