Did Ronald Reagan throw mental patients on the street?

Ronald Reagan did not personally throw mental patients onto the street, but his administration's policies contributed to the deinstitutionalization movement in the 1980s. This movement aimed to close large psychiatric hospitals and promote treatment in community settings. However, inadequate funding and support for community mental health services often left many individuals without necessary care, leading to increased homelessness among those with mental health issues. The consequences of these policies have been widely discussed and criticized.