Types of Treatment

Inpatient Hospitalization

Hospitalization or inpatient care is the most serious form of treatment for a psychiatric disorder or for someone with a dual diagnosis (i.e. eating disorder and depression). Upon admittance to an inpatient facility, the patient submits to the rules and regulations of the treatment center. Inpatient hospitalization is necessary when a person is endangering oneself or others.

An example day in an inpatient treatment program:

Residential Treatment:

Residential treatment programs offer room and board and provides for or arranges for the provision of specialized treatment, rehabilitation or habilitation services for persons with emotional, psychological, developmental, or behavioral dysfunctions, impairments, or chemical dependencies. In residential treatment programs, consumers are assisted in acquiring the social and behavioral skills necessary for living independently in the community in accordance with community rules. Residential treatment facilities provide 24-hour care with counseling, therapy and trained staff
An example day in a residential treatment program:

6:30 a.m. Wake up
7 -7:50 Relaxation activities
8-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-8:50 Community meeting
8:50-9:50 Group therapy
9:50-10:15 Snack
10:15-12:00 Group therapy/community activity
12:00-12:35 Lunch
12:35-1:25 Group therapy
1:25-2:15 Expressive therapy
2:15-2:45 Snack
2:45-4:25 Relaxation therapy/Group therapy
4:25-6:00 Personal time
6:00-6:45 Dinner
6:45-9:00 Individual therapy
10:00 Lights out

Partial Hospitalization:

Partial hospital programs are usually furnished by a hospital as a distinct and organized intensive ambulatory treatment service of less than 24-hour daily care. Partial hospitalization is not a substitute for inpatient care. For some patients, the availability of partial hospitalization may shorten the length of stay of full hospitalization or serve as a transition from inpatient to outpatient care. It may allow some patients to avoid hospitalization. Placement in a partial hospital program is a clinical decision that can be made only by a physician thoroughly knowledgeable about the patient's illness, history, environment, and support system. While in a partial hospitalization program, patients will be in contact with registered dieticians, psychologist, psychiatrists, and trained staff.
An example day in a partial hospitalization program:

8:15-9:00 a.m. Weigh-in/Breakfast
9:00-10:30 Goals/Process
10:30-11:00 Snack
11:00-12:00 p.m. Expressive therapy
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-2:00 Weekly planning
2:00-2:30 Snack
2:30 –3:15 Group activity

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