Mental health services

Mental Health Services

Mental health services (/ˈmɛntəl hɛlθ ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/) are a range of services provided to individuals or communities to promote mental health and prevent mental illness. These services can be provided by various professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses.

Etymology

The term "mental health services" is derived from the English words "mental" (pertaining to the mind), "health" (a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being), and "services" (the action of helping or doing work for someone).

Types of Mental Health Services

There are several types of mental health services, including:

• Inpatient care: This is a type of mental health service where individuals are admitted to a hospital or clinic for treatment.

• Outpatient care: This is a type of mental health service where individuals receive treatment without being admitted to a hospital or clinic.

• Community mental health services: These are services provided in the community to support individuals with mental health issues.

• Crisis services: These are services provided to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

• Psychotherapy: This is a type of mental health service where individuals receive therapy to help manage their mental health issues.

• Psychopharmacology: This is a type of mental health service where individuals receive medication to help manage their mental health issues.

Related Terms

• Mental health
• Mental illness
• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• Social worker
• Nurse
• Inpatient care
• Outpatient care
• Community mental health services
• Crisis services
• Psychotherapy
• Psychopharmacology

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