Hospital Nacional Psiquiátrico

The Hospital Nacional Psiquiátrico, now known as the Manuel Antonio Chapuí y Torres National Mental Health Hospital, is a specialized hospital in Costa Rica dedicated to the care of individuals with psychiatric disorders across the country. Located in Pavas, San José, this hospital plays a fundamental role in the national health system, managing highly complex situations that require periods of hospitalization. It offers a variety of services, including psychiatric hospitalization, emergency and crisis intervention, outpatient consultations, multidisciplinary evaluation and therapy, social work and occupational therapy, specialized nursing care, and community outreach in mental health, as well as support for families and caregivers. The hospital is recognized for its interdisciplinary model and its continuous adaptation to the changing needs of mental health care, with a trained team capable of addressing both long-term and acute mental health challenges, offering individualized treatm...

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