The term “therapy” comes from the ancient Greek “therapeía” (θεραπεία), meaning “care” or “treatment”. It refers to a set of means or methods used to treat an illness, injury, or physical or mental imbalance, with the aim of restoring health or relieving suffering.
Different forms of therapy:
- Medical therapy: Use of drugs, surgery or other interventions to treat physical illnesses.
- Psychological therapy: Methods used to treat emotional or mental disorders, such as psychotherapy or behavioral therapy.
- Alternative therapy: Methods derived from traditional medicine, such as homeopathy, acupuncture or osteopathy, aimed at restoring balance to the body or mind.
In short, therapy is a process of care designed to improve a person’s health or well-being according to his or her specific needs.