deinstitutionalized
Deinstitutionalized refers to the process of moving individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities out of large, residential institutions and into smaller, community-based settings. This movement gained significant momentum in the mid-20th century, driven by a growing understanding of the potential harm caused by long-term institutionalization and a belief in the benefits of community integration and treatment.
The shift away from large asylums and state hospitals was informed by research suggesting that these settings
While the goal of deinstitutionalization was to improve the lives of individuals and provide more effective