Patronage of the Mentally Ill

Patronage of the patient's psyche

Patronage is a complex and responsible process that requires a high level of professionalism and ethical principles from medical workers and their loved ones. Patronage of mentally ill people is aimed at maintaining their physical and mental health, as well as preventing possible problems and conflicts



Patronage of the mentally ill (French: patronage) is a form of work for psychologists and teachers. This is a conversation between a doctor and a child and teenager according to certain rules and his parents regarding the parents’ questions about the child in order to help the child/teenager in his relationship with the outside world. Giving advice to parents gives teenagers the opportunity to develop communication skills. Physician assistance is not required for patronage.

The purpose of patronage is psychological and pedagogical support for the most complete development of children and adolescents with disabilities or children and adolescents who have developmental problems and who need support from society. The main task of the patronage service is