In the 1970s and 1980s, tightened restrictions on involuntary commitment resulted in

a. the criminal justice system becoming responsible for mentally ill people

b. fewer mentally ill patients living in the community.
c. family members having increased access to treatment services for their loved ones.
d. mentally ill patients receiving much-needed mental health services.

a

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