narrow therapy
[/ˈnæroʊ ˈθɛrəpi/]
nounpl: narrow therapies
terapia estreita
1. A therapeutic approach that focuses on treating a specific, limited condition or symptom rather than addressing the whole person or multiple interconnected issues
The doctor decided on narrow therapy, focusing only on the patient's anxiety rather than exploring underlying causes.
O médico decidiu por uma terapia estreita, focando apenas na ansiedade do paciente em vez de explorar as causas subjacentes.
2. In psychiatry or psychology, treatment that targets a single disorder or symptom with specialized techniques without a holistic approach
Narrow therapy may be effective for phobias but might miss comorbid conditions.
A terapia estreita pode ser eficaz para fobias, mas pode perder condições comórbidas.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare systems, the debate between narrow therapy and holistic approaches reflects broader philosophical differences in medical practice. Brazilian healthcare increasingly emphasizes integrated care (SUS principles), while narrow therapy remains prevalent in specialized mental health treatment in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to focus on the symptom rather than the disease
treating the surface, not the root
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