Which of the following accurately describes mental health reform in the antebellum era?
1.Prisons were expanded to treat individuals with disorders.
2.Asylums were built to treat individuals with disorders.
3.Both black and white patients were housed together in asylums.
4.Asylums were closed, and patients were moved into group homes.
2. Asylums were built to treat individuals with disorders.
During the antebellum era, the prevailing approach to mental health reform was the establishment of asylums. These asylums were specifically built to house and treat individuals with mental disorders. The concept of providing specialized care in separate institutions for those with mental health issues gained popularity during this time.