Discussion Post
Directions:
View the two videos linked below then answer the discussion question provided.
From the timeline, you are aware that in the 1960s it was decided that the mentally ill should be provided care/ treat in their communities.
This video will explain this process in greater detail.
Deinstitutionalization Movement
This is another segment of the same movie, explaining how communities in the different states were unable to meet client needs. As a result, many became homeless at that time, and many with a mental health disorder are homeless today.
The Homeless Mentally Ill
Initial Post
Do you think the mental health system in our country today functions well, or is it broken? Why or why not?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.