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Definition of Mental hygiene
1. Noun. The branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods.
Exact synonyms: Psychotherapeutics, Psychotherapy
Generic synonyms: Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine, Psychopathology
Specialized synonyms: Clinical Psychology, Freudian Psychology, Jungian Psychology
Derivative terms: Psychotherapeutic, Psychotherapist
Generic synonyms: Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine, Psychopathology
Specialized synonyms: Clinical Psychology, Freudian Psychology, Jungian Psychology
Derivative terms: Psychotherapeutic, Psychotherapist
Medical Definition of Mental hygiene
1. The science and practice of maintaining and restoring mental health; a branch of early twentieth century psychiatry that has become an interdisciplinary field including subspecialties in psychology, nursing, social work, law, and other professions. (05 Mar 2000)