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The National Committee for Mental Hygiene is founded.

Date: 1909

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The committee is designed to prevent "maladjustment" and mental health issues. This marks a movement from the hospital as the site of mental health treatment to a focus on the patient's broader community, in particular social workers, psychologists, and teachers. The committee focuses on creating "well-adjusted" individuals.