Global Health Systems 1st Edition by Margie Lovett Scott ,Faith Prather

Exercise 21

A frequent complaint of many city dwellers is dealing with the panhandling of the homeless who, in their estimation, require psychological assistance. Describe your experiences with displays of public behavior of the mentally ill. What should be done about the homeless and other types of individuals who seem to wander the streets? Is deinstitutionalization a good idea? Why or why not? In what way, if any, can deinstitutionalization efforts be more effectively addressed?