Hospital specializing in the treatment of serious mental disorders
This article is about modern psychiatric hospitals. For historical lunatic asylums, see
Lunatic asylum.
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A psychiatric hospital, also known as a mental health hospital, a behavioral health hospital, or an asylum is a specialized medical facility that focuses on the treatment of severe mental disorders. These institutions cater to patients with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and eating disorders, among others.