Why did we de-regulate mental health?

[Michelle420]

What was the argument to de-regulate mental health in the 1980s because all I know is the homeless population grew once that happened. What was the rationale back then?

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

A lot of abuse and neglect in mental institutions.

 

[Indeependent]

What was the argument to de-regulate mental health in the 1980s because all I know is the homeless population grew once that happened. What was the rationale back then?

Back then, Politicians don't get votes from people who were mentally ill.
Today, Politicians of one Party get lots of votes from people who are mentally ill.

 

[Delldude]

What was the argument to de-regulate mental health in the 1980s because all I know is the homeless population grew once that happened. What was the rationale back then?

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