What have been the consequences of the deinstitutionalization movement?
A)a reduction in the number of beds available to the mentally ill
B)higher suicide rates among the mentally ill
C)homelessness or the availability of affordable housing
D)criminal activity among the mentally ill
E)deinstitutionalization has benefitted many people, but others have fallen through the cracks, resulting in fewer mental health beds, higher suicide rates, homelessness, and criminal activity

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Deinstitutionalization has had both positive and negative consequences. While it has benefitted many people and led to greater community-based care options, others have fallen through the cracks and experienced negative outcomes such as fewer mental health beds, higher suicide rates, homelessness, and increased involvement in criminal activity.

What Have Been the Consequences of the Deinstitutionalization Movement