Tag: mental health terminology

November 10, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PATIENT-CLIENT ISSUE

Introduction and Definition of the Terminology Debate The Patient-Client Issue represents a profound and long-standing terminological controversy within the field of mental health care, addressing the fundamental question of how to properly identify the individual who is receiving psychological or psychiatric services. This seemingly simple semantic choice carries immense weight, reflecting deep underlying theoretical commitments […]

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October 18, 2025 / Mohammed looti

MENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC

The Mental Hygiene Clinic: Historical Context and Legacy Core Definition and Conceptual Framework The term Mental Hygiene Clinic is an historic name used primarily during the first half of the 20th century to designate facilities dedicated to the preservation of mental health and the early treatment of psychological disorders. These clinics were foundational institutions that […]

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