Psychiatric hospitals, otherwise known as mental institutions or psychiatric wards ("psych" wards) are usually a sub-unit of a regular hospital or are wards specializing in the treatment of serious psychological disorders, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, clinical depression, PTSD, psychotic disorders, etc. Psychiatric hospitals vary widely depending upon population and the severity of the disorders. Some hospitals may specialize in...[ read more ]
Psychiatric hospitals, otherwise known as mental institutions or psychiatric wards ("psych" wards) are usually a sub-unit of a regular hospital or are wards specializing in the treatment of serious psychological disorders, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, clinical depression, PTSD, psychotic disorders, etc. Psychiatric hospitals vary widely depending upon population and the severity of the disorders. Some hospitals may specialize in...[ read more ]
Noun The treatment of mental and emotional disorders through the use of psychological techniques designed to encourage communication of conflicts and insight into problems, with the goal being relief of symptoms, changes in behavior leading to improved social and vocational functioning, and personality growth.
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