Mental Research Institute

The Mental Research Institute (MRI), founded in 1959 in Palo Alto, California, is a pioneering organization focused on understanding and treating psychological issues, particularly through family therapy. It emphasizes that problems are often maintained by patterns of interaction within families or individuals, and changing these patterns can lead to improvement. MRI contributed to developing brief, strategic therapy approaches that aim for quick, effective results. Its work has influenced modern psychotherapy by highlighting the importance of communication patterns, systemic thinking, and behavioral change in mental health treatment.