Tavistock

Tavistock may refer to several places and organizations, most notably associated with the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations.

• Tavistock, Devon, England: A market town and civil parish in the county of Devon, in South West England. It lies on the River Tavy, from which its name is derived. Historically, it was an important stannary town (a town authorized to assay and stamp tin).

• Tavistock Institute of Human Relations (TIHR): A British non-profit organization which applies social science to contemporary issues and problems. It was founded in 1947. Its areas of work include organizational development, change management, healthcare, community development, and sustainability. It has been the subject of various conspiracy theories, often unfounded, regarding its supposed influence on societal control and manipulation.

• Tavistock Clinic: A mental health service and training organization based in London, historically linked to the Tavistock Institute. It is now part of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. It specializes in psychotherapy and psychological approaches to mental health.

• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: A specialist mental health trust in England, providing a range of mental health services and training. It incorporates the Tavistock Clinic.

• Tavistock Square: A square in Bloomsbury, London, near the British Museum. It is named after the Marquess of Tavistock, eldest son of the Duke of Bedford, who owned much of the surrounding land in the 19th century. The Tavistock Clinic and Institute were once located in or near this square.