English edit

Etymology edit

psycho- +‎ phylaxis

Noun edit

psychophylaxis (uncountable)

  1. (psychology) Mental hygiene; the development of healthy emotions, attitudes and behavior.

References edit

  • EMOTIONAL STRESS by Dr Mudalodu Vasudevan, MD. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (1st ed) 2003. →ISBN.
  • Mosby's Dictionary: Medical, Nursing and Allied Health, 5th ed. 1998.
  • Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine and Nursing, WB Saunders Company 1972.