mental hygiene

a general approach aimed at maintaining mental health and preventing mental disorder through such means as educational programs, promotion of a stable emotional and family life, prophylactic and early treatment services (see primary prevention), and public health measures. The term itself is now less widely used than formerly.

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Psychology term of the day

February 1st 2025

fiat

n. in ideomotor theory, the intuitive sense of allowing an action to execute when it is felt to be ready. [from Latin: “let it be done” or “let it happen”; originally defined by William James]