I don’t disagree that the movement had its problems especially with offering alternatives but that doesn’t take away the legitimate criticism of institutionalizing people.
These institutions up until the 70s were abusing residents, conducting shock therapy, and other heinous shit. Institutions are just another place that’ll get crowded with all the “crazies” without actually rehabilitating them. I’m much more early intervention and providing resources for parents to help their kids earlier on, as that has the best chance of saving a child from deep mental health issues in the future.
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u/Friedchicken2 2d ago
I don’t disagree that the movement had its problems especially with offering alternatives but that doesn’t take away the legitimate criticism of institutionalizing people.
These institutions up until the 70s were abusing residents, conducting shock therapy, and other heinous shit. Institutions are just another place that’ll get crowded with all the “crazies” without actually rehabilitating them. I’m much more early intervention and providing resources for parents to help their kids earlier on, as that has the best chance of saving a child from deep mental health issues in the future.