16.1 Mental Health Treatment: Past and Present Flashcards
1
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deinstitutionalization
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process of closing large asylums and integrating people back into the community where they can be treated locally
2
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Involuntary treatment
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therapy that is mandated by the courts or other systems
3
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Voluntary treatment
A
therapy that a person chooses to attend in order to obtain relief from her symptoms
4
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Asylums
A
institution created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders
