When Mental Hospitals Replaced Asylums in the United States, the Mental

question 64

True/False

When mental hospitals replaced asylums in the United States, the mental hospital's function was warehousing, not treatment. 

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Definitions:

Welcoming

Welcoming refers to creating an inclusive and friendly atmosphere that makes others feel accepted and valued.

Moral Worth

The inherent value of an action or person, based on ethics and morality.

Courage

The ability to overcome fear and live (or die) by one’s convictions, even in ambiguous, uncertain, and dangerous situations; the virtue that underlies and gives reality to all other values; the basis for moral worth and dignity.

Dignity

The inherent worth and respect that every individual deserves, regardless of their status, achievements, or abilities.