In the latter half of the 20th century, the routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was significantly reduced because of

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The reduction in routine institutionalization of schizophrenic patients was due to both the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications and court rulings limiting involuntary hospitalization. The medications helped patients manage symptoms and live more independently, and court rulings ensured that involuntary hospitalization was only used when necessary for the safety of the patient or others.

In the Latter Half of the 20th Century, the Routine