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ongoing therapy

[/ˈɒŋɡoʊɪŋ ˈθɛrəpi/]
noun phrasefemininepl: ongoing therapies / terapias contínuas
terapia contínua
1. Continuous or long-term therapeutic treatment that does not have a predetermined end date
She has been undergoing ongoing therapy for her anxiety disorder.
Ela tem feito terapia contínua para seu transtorno de ansiedade.
2. Sustained medical or psychological intervention aimed at managing chronic conditions
Ongoing therapy is essential for maintaining his mental health.
A terapia contínua é essencial para manter sua saúde mental.
Synonyms
continuous therapylong-term therapysustained therapyterapia prolongadaterapia de longo prazo
Antonyms
short-term therapyone-time treatmentterapia brevetratamento único

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia contínua
Most common term used in clinical and psychological contexts
Rio de Janeiro
terapia contínua / acompanhamento terapêutico contínuo
Often used with emphasis on ongoing monitoring
São Paulo
terapia contínua
Standard medical terminology usage
Portugal
terapia contínua / acompanhamento terapêutico permanente
May use 'acompanhamento permanente' for emphasis on permanence

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar em terapia
fazer acompanhamento terapêutico
tratamento de longo prazo
estar sob tratamento contínuo
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