What was one reason for the growth of large mental institutions during the 1800s?

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Brooklyn Ballard

29 March, 05:08

What was one reason for the growth of large mental institutions during the 1800s?

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A reason for the growth of large mental institutions during the 1800s is due to poverty in that era, causing mental health problems such as depression and problems brought on by the stress and anxiety of struggling to afford to live. This increased the requirement for mental institutions.