The social movement against keeping the mentally ill in asylums is known as _____.

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Deinstitutionalization refers to the movement that began in the 1960s to release patients from mental institutions and provide them with community-based treatment and support. This movement was driven by concerns about the inhumane conditions and mistreatment of individuals in asylums, as well as a growing understanding of the importance of community-based care for mental health treatment. The focus of the deinstitutionalization movement was on creating a more humane and effective system of care for individuals with mental illness.

The Social Movement Against Keeping the Mentally Ill in Asylums