Asked by Ghada Nakhal on May 07, 2024

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What resulted from public dissatisfaction with the system of public mental hospitals

A)  "rebirth" of mental institutions in the 1960s 
B)  community mental health movement of the 1960s 
C)  managed care movement of the 1990s 
D)  development of psychotherapy techniques in the 1900s

Public Dissatisfaction

The state of general displeasure or discontent expressed by the public towards a specific event or situation.

Public Mental Hospitals

Institutions dedicated to the care and treatment of individuals with mental health disorders.

Community Mental Health Movement

An approach to mental health that emphasizes community-based care, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and the deinstitutionalization of people with mental illnesses.

  • Comprehend the historical shifts and public dissatisfaction leading to the community mental health movement and deinstitutionalization.
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Farzana IslamMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The community mental health movement of the 1960s resulted from public dissatisfaction with the system of public mental hospitals. This movement aimed to provide mental health services in community-based settings instead of institutionalizing people in large state-run hospitals.