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History of Mental Health

By dan.oswald
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    History of Mental Health

  • Dorthea Dix

    Dorthea Dix
    She pushed for more state funded mental health facilities providing humane tratment of patients.

  • New State Constitution

    New State Constitution
    "Institutions for the benefit of the insane, blind, deaf, and dumb will always be fostered and supported by the state."

  • 1st Mental Health Institution built

    1st Mental Health Institution built
    The Columbus Asswylum was built as a result of the 1851 Ohio Constitution provision.

  • Ohio Department of Public Welfare

    Ohio Department of Public Welfare
    In 1921, all state institutions were placed under the State Department of Public Welfare.

  • Mental health Act of 1988

    Mental health Act of 1988
    A change was made in the funding of mental health care from state facilities to private facilities.