Mental Health Services Glossary
100 terms total — 5 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
CIWA CIWA
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol - a standardized scale used to monitor and manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms in medical settings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
A comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment that emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal e...
Neuroleptic
An older term for a class of antipsychotic medications that act primarily by blocking dopamine receptors, used in the ma...
Therapeutic Alliance
The collaborative relationship between therapist and client characterized by mutual trust, respect, and shared treatment...
Therapeutic Milieu
Structured treatment environment designed to promote healing through social interaction and community living.
Therapeutic Range
The range of medication blood levels or dosages that produces optimal therapeutic benefit with minimal risk of toxicity....