A form of treatment for mental disorders based primarily on verbal communication between the patient and a mental health professional, often combined with prescribed medications. In mental illness, thoughts or actions that are typical of earlier life stages, such as infancy or childhood. A slang term often inaccurately associated with schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder. A general term for the widespread fear and misunderstanding of mental illness among uninformed people, together with their negative attitudes toward those who suffer from them. The health care professional who works directly with clients, coordinates various activities, and acts as the clients' primary contact with other members of their treatment teams.
Case managers are often social workers.
The person on the hospital staff who makes plans for your health care outside of the hospital. Intern A graduate of a medical school who is being trained in a hospital in preparation for licensing. Nurse A person specially trained to provide services that are essential to or helpful in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and well-being. A person trained to provide therapy through creative activity that promotes recovery or rehabilitation. Pharmacist A person licensed to sell or dispense prescription drugs.