Which of the following statements about patients with schizophrenia are true?

A) The majority of schizophrenic patients before the 1950s spent most of their lives in institutions.
B) The number of hospitalized patients dropped from 600,000 in the 1950s to about 125,000 in the 1980s.
C) In the 1980s, the average hospital stay for schizophrenics was about two months.
D) All of the above.

A) Before the 1950s, most schizophrenic patients spent their lives in institutions due to lack of effective treatments.
B) The number of hospitalized patients did indeed drop drastically from 600,000 in the 1950s to around 125,000 in the 1980s, largely due to the advent of antipsychotic medications.
C) In the 1980s, the average hospital stay for schizophrenics was about two months, reflecting the improved treatment options and emphasis on community-based care.