Treatment and recovery of mental health disorders are offered in a variety of therapeutic settings. The environs, and level or form of care, will be different on several factors: the seriousness of the person’s mental condition, their basic health, and the type of care specified. The four major forms of mental health care services are delivered in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis settings. In addition, some mental health care services such as therapy can be accomplished via online telemedicine. Today, almost one in four Americans are coping with some type of mental health disorder.
Levels of Care for Mental Health Disorders
Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric hospital units treat severe mental illnesses wholly. However, doctors can also address any medical conditions. In fact, a number of psychiatric hospitals provide drug and alcohol detox and extended care for severe dual diagnosis treatment. A psychiatric hospital may also have “special” units for eating disorders, elderly troubles in addition to common problems like depression, bipolar, phobias, and mood disorders.
Residential Mental Health Treatment
Inpatient (or residential) treatment provides a longer continuum of care for individuals with mental health disorders. Most residential treatment centers are considered to be more relaxed and spacious. The environment is non-institutional and comfortable for long-term care for all mental health disorders including anxiety. Bipolar depression, personality disorders, and more. This setting is substantially more therapeutic, community-driven, and offers more expressive therapies such as art, music, and other non-verbal activities.
Outpatient Behavioral and Mental Health Care
Outpatient mental health treatment implies office visits with no overnight patient stay. Some are grounded in local mental health clinics. They are typically led by a medical director (who is a psychiatrist) and supported by a staff of nurse practitioners, therapists, and support staff. Some may be affiliated with a nearby hospital system, while others may be stand-alone private practice.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Dual diagnosis is designated for those who have both a mental illness and a substance use problem. It may also be called a co-occurring or co-existing disorder. Recovery and treatment must address both the substance disorder and the psychiatric disorder.
Individuals receiving a dual diagnosis may have one or more psychiatric disorders in addition to the substance use disorder. The complex relationship between psychiatric illness and substance abuse or dependence takes a toll in multiple ways.
Structured Programs at Every Level of Care
Whether it’s hospital, residential, outpatient, or dual diagnosis, mental health programs are designed to help you heal, grow, and bloom throughout the continuum of care. These programs usually provide:
- Mental health evaluations and education for you and your family
- Individualized treatment plan
- Medication management
- Comprehensive behavioral therapy
About Celadon Recovery
Celadon is comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment center located along the shores of the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. With a full-continuum of care including detox, residential, and outpatient programs, we are committed to quality substance use and co-occurring disorder care. Call us today at 239-266-2141.
