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Dorothea Dix was a prominent reformer in the area of mental health and psychiatric care. In the mid-19th century, she advocated for the humane treatment of individuals with mental illnesses, highlighting the inhumane conditions in asylums and prisons. Her efforts led to the establishment of numerous mental hospitals and significant reforms in mental health care across the United States. Dix's work laid the foundation for modern psychiatric care and increased awareness of mental health issues.

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