institutionalization
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The practice of placing individuals with mental illnesses into long-term, restrictive hospital or residential facilities, often isolating them from society.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'instituere' (to set up or establish) combined with the suffix '-ization,' which indicates a process. It entered English to describe the act of creating or forcing something into an established, organized system.
In the news
In the article, the clubhouse model is highlighted as an alternative to this traditional system of isolation, offering a community-based approach to recovery instead. It underscores the shift away from keeping people in clinical settings toward supporting them within their own neighborhoods.
East House to establish new mental health clubhouse
Read the full article ↗WXXI News