The first truly organized effort to house mentally ill persons began in England in the 16^th century and took place at _________________.

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The Bethlehem Hospital, also known as "Bedlam," was the first organized effort to house mentally ill persons and opened in London in the 16th century. The Bicetre Asylum and Pinel Asylum were located in France and the London General Hospital was a general hospital, not specifically designated for mentally ill patients.

The First Truly Organized Effort to House Mentally Ill Persons