Brief hospital stays and inadequate community resources have resulted in an increased number of persons with serious mental illness. Which of the following is true about this group?
A) Persons with severe mental illness need to be institutionalized until they are functional.
B) Approximately one quarter of the homeless persons in the United States have serious mental illness.
C) Serious mental illness originates from childhood events and therapy is ineffective.
D) If people are motivated, they can earn a living and be able to purchase their needed medications.

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Research indicates that approximately one quarter of the homeless population in the United States has a serious mental illness. This highlights the need for better community resources to support individuals with mental illness to prevent homelessness and improve their quality of life. Option A is not an appropriate solution as institutionalization is not the recommended approach for treating mental illness. Option C is not entirely true as while childhood events can contribute to mental illness, therapy can be an effective intervention. Option D oversimplifies the complex challenges individuals with mental illness can face, such as difficulty finding and maintaining employment due to ongoing symptoms and stigmatization.

Brief Hospital Stays and Inadequate Community Resources Have Resulted in an Increased