Mental Health Institutions
/ˈmɛn.təl hɛlθ ˌɪn.stɪˈtu.ʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Facilities legally authorized to provide psychiatric care, treatment, and confinement for individuals with mental disorders.
The court ordered the defendant's commitment to a mental health institution for evaluation.
Forms
- mental health institution (singular)
Related terms
Commentary
Term encompasses legally regulated facilities distinct from general hospitals, often relevant in commitment and patients' rights law.
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