200,000+ My father was one of these people. he died in the 50's. i miss him dearly.
In the 1930s, mentally disabled people faced significant stigma and were often institutionalized in large, overcrowded facilities. They were frequently subjected to neglect, abuse, and inhumane treatment. Many did not have access to appropriate medical care or support services.
During the 1930s, many mentally disabled individuals faced stigma, discrimination, and institutionalization. They often received inadequate care and lacked opportunities for education, work, and social inclusion. Society's views on mental disability were limited, and there was a lack of understanding and support for individuals with mental disabilities.
It is estimated that around 300,000 people migrated to California from the Midwestern states during the Dust Bowl era in the 1930s. This migration was driven by severe drought and dust storms that devastated farming communities in the Great Plains.
Just count your family :)
alot
How many people ice skate in California
Lobotomy was a popular "cure" for the mental illness, in the mid-twentieth century. Moniz and Freeman are usually credited with inventing the lobotomy in the 1930s, however their work were based on many other people's research going back to the mid-nineteenth century.
Most hospitals for them were in Michigan
During the 1930s, many people migrated to California primarily due to the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Economic hardships in the Midwest, characterized by severe drought and agricultural collapse, pushed thousands of families to seek better opportunities and more favorable living conditions in California. The promise of jobs in agriculture and the allure of a milder climate attracted a significant influx of migrants, many of whom were searching for a fresh start and a chance at a better life. This period saw the rise of the "Okies," a term used to describe the displaced farm families, particularly from Oklahoma, who journeyed westward.
Same thing. It's just a twist of words. Mentally challenged is a euphemism for mentally retarded.
About 6-7.5 million mentally retarded individuals live in the United States alone.
half of California