Before the 1950s, most severely ill psychiatric patients were

A) cared for in the community.
B) treated as outpatients.
C) prescribed psychiatric drugs.
D) hospitalized in large mental hospitals.

Question

Before the 1950s, most severely ill psychiatric patients wereA)  cared for in the community.B)  treated as outpatients.C)  prescribed psychiatric drugs.D)  hospitalized in large mental hospitals.

Ashley Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Prior to the 1950s, most severely ill psychiatric patients were hospitalized in large mental hospitals. These institutions were often overcrowded and understaffed, leading to poor conditions and inadequate care for patients. However, it was seen as the only option at the time for treating individuals with severe mental illness.

Before the 1950s, most severely ill psychiatric patients were

A) cared for in the community.
B) treated as outpatients.
C) prescribed psychiatric drugs.
D) hospitalized in large mental hospitals.

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions