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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Routine self-care activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing used to measure a patient's functional...

Addictions Specialist

A professional trained to diagnose and treat substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

A therapy based on the science of learning and behavior, often used to help individuals...

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

A team-based treatment model that provides comprehensive, community-based psychiatric care to individuals with severe mental...