Which event is considered by most mental health professions to be the beginning of a new era in treating schizophrenia?
A) The introduction of the prefrontal lobotomy by Moniz in 1930
B) The deinstitutionalization movement that begin in the mid-1950s
C) The introduction of Thorazine in 1955
D) The incorporation of milieu therapy in the 1880s

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The introduction of Thorazine in 1955 is considered the beginning of a new era in treating schizophrenia because it was the first effective antipsychotic medication, marking a significant advancement in the management of the disorder.

Which Event Is Considered by Most Mental Health Professions to Be