psychotherapy
noun
psy·cho·ther·a·py
ˌsī-kō-ˈther-ə-pē 
: treatment of mental or emotional disorder or of related bodily ills by psychological means
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Having a completely new way to address these conditions, in addition to psychotherapy and medications, could eventually help more people to find interventions that work for them, and could even help more people experience more durable success in managing their mental illness.
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Alice Park, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
This might all sound too preachy for country fans who prefer to keep their music and their psychotherapy separate… or maybe not quite preachy enough for anyone who would like Jelly Roll to be a perfect role model for recovery.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2024
Several different types of psychotherapy may help with bipolar disorder.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Look beyond the infusion Seek out a clinic that includes psychotherapy as part of the treatment plan.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
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Alice Park, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
This might all sound too preachy for country fans who prefer to keep their music and their psychotherapy separate… or maybe not quite preachy enough for anyone who would like Jelly Roll to be a perfect role model for recovery.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2024
Several different types of psychotherapy may help with bipolar disorder.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Look beyond the infusion Seek out a clinic that includes psychotherapy as part of the treatment plan.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
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“Psychotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotherapy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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psychotherapy
noun
psy·cho·ther·a·py
ˌsī-kō-ˈther-ə-pē
: treatment of mental or emotional disorder or of related bodily illnesses by psychological means
Medical Definition
psychotherapy
noun
psy·cho·ther·a·py
ˌsī-kō-ˈther-ə-pē
plural psychotherapies
1
: treatment of mental or emotional disorder or maladjustment by psychological means especially involving verbal communication (as in psychoanalysis, nondirective psychotherapy, reeducation, or hypnosis)
2
: any alteration in an individual's interpersonal environment, relationships, or life situation brought about especially by a qualified therapist and intended to have the effect of alleviating symptoms of mental or emotional disturbance
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