Mental Institution
/ˈmɛn.təl ɪn.stɪˌtuː.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A facility legally authorized to provide care and treatment for persons with mental illnesses or disorders.
The patient was admitted to a mental institution for evaluation and treatment.
Forms
- mental institution
- mental institutions
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Commentary
This term specifically denotes a legally recognized entity for mental health treatment, important in involuntary commitment contexts.
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