alienism

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

archaic uncountable

(archaic) The study or treatment of mental disorders; psychiatry.

Japanese Meaning

（古風な表現）精神障害の治療やその研究、すなわち精神医学

In the 19th century, alienism guided the care of patients in asylums, shaping modern approaches to mental health.

19世紀には、精神障害の研究と治療が精神病院の患者のケアを導き、現代の精神医療のあり方を形作りました。

Sense（1）

(archaic) The study or treatment of mental disorders; psychiatry.

Since I'm sure you're not familiar with alienism I'll tell you how it works.