English
Noun
psychophylaxis
- Mental hygiene. Psychophylaxis refers to the development of healthy emotions, attitudes and behavior, and, is concerned with the prevention of emotional problems and mental illness. Psychophylaxis is preserving, promoting and enhancing a healthy state of mind.
References
EMOTIONAL STRESS by Dr Mudalodu Vasudevan, MD. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (1st ed) 2003. ISBN 81-8061-027-6.
Mosby's Dictionary: Medical, Nursing and Allied Health, 5th ed. 1998.
Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine and Nursing, WB Saunders Company 1972.
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