Institutionalizing patients

Definition

The practice of admitting individuals with mental disorders to long-term care facilities, such as psychiatric hospitals or asylums.

Related terms

Deinstitutionalization:

The process of discharging patients from long-term care institutions and transitioning them into community-based settings.

Community-based care:

A system of providing support and treatment for individuals with mental disorders within their local communities, rather than in large institutional settings.

Psychiatric hospitals: Specialized medical facilities that provide intensive treatment and care for individuals with severe mental illnesses.