Mental Health Treatment

Choosing the best mental health treatment program for yourself or a loved one is a challenging, yet crucial first step on the road to recovery. But deciding between different mental health treatment programs, including inpatient and outpatient therapy, can be overwhelming, especially if you are looking for help to recover from anxiety, depression or addiction. 

There are several factors to consider before making the final decision. Talk to your doctor and do your research. Whatever you do, make sure the mental health facility you choose starts a mental health treatment program with a comprehensive intake evaluation. From there, your treatment program options can be discussed. 

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Benefits of Mental Health Treatment

One of the most formidable forces working against seeking and receiving mental health treatment is mental illness’s negative stigma. Whether you have depression, anxiety, PTSD, an addiction problem, or any other mental health concern, the negative stigma in our society can inaccurately make you feel ashamed. 

Don’t be ashamed of mental health issues. Over 40 million U.S. adults have a mental illness. You are not alone. 

Mental health treatment has several benefits even beyond its potential to save the life of someone you love. 

• Better school or work performance: A high-quality, individualized treatment plan for working through and overcoming mental health concerns can help you concentrate better, miss fewer days of work or school, and increase your overall productivity. 

• Improved relationships: Having a mental illness can infiltrate all areas of your life and wreak havoc on relationships. When you get the mental health treatment you need, you communicate and interact much better with others, allowing for healthy relationships. 

• Improved quality of life: Depression, anxiety, stress, and addictions make life much more difficult. Quality mental health treatment can help you learn healthy coping skills and rearrange negative thought patterns and behaviors, leading to a fulfilling, happier life. 

• Reduction in the risk of developing other medical issues: Getting the mental health treatment you need has been proven to not only improve your mental wellbeing but your physical as well. Left untreated, studies show those with mental illness are more likely to develop medical issues like ulcers, colitis, heart disease, and a compromised immune system.

• Increased self-esteem: No matter what type of mental health treatment you receive, whether it’s psychological, psychiatric, outpatient therapy, or inpatient therapy, you’re eventually going to feel better just being you. Your individual treatment plan from a trusted provider like BOLD Health is tailored to meet your specific needs and help you learn how to love yourself and be more confident in your own skin.

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Pros and Cons of Inpatient Mental Health Treatment

Inpatient treatment is also referred to as residential rehabilitation because you live in a facility away from your home. Inpatient rehabilitation is especially effective for people living with severe addiction problems or more severe mental health conditions. How long you stay at an inpatient mental health treatment facility depends on your needs, situation, diagnosis, and insurance. 

Pros

• You have round-the-clock supervision by trained therapists and staff members.
• You’re never alone because you always have access to support.
• You don’t have to worry about the distractions you typically have at home.
• Every moment you are at an inpatient facility focuses on your recovery through treatment exercises, activities, and individual and group counseling. 
• It’s a more intense level of care for those who need it.

Cons

• It’s a very structured environment (by necessity) that dictates your sleeping, eating, counseling, and free time. This is actually one of the excellent features of inpatient residential mental health treatment, but some people consider it a “con.” 
• You’ll most likely need to take a leave of absence from your job. 
• Insurance may not cover it. 
• You are away from home and must stay at the facility for the length of your treatment. 
• You’ll have to make childcare arrangements if you have children. 

Pros and Cons of Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

Outpatient therapy refers to any mental health treatment program where you live at home and go to a facility for treatment (or participate online). However, in terms of this comparison, we’ll refer to intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Much like residential programs, IOPs are intensive in their treatment and structure. The main difference is that your IOP individualized treatment plan means you get the help you need while living at home. 

Pros

• While IOPs are very structured, you don’t have to stay away from your home and work obligations physically. That means you can still go to work and take care of your family.
• IOPs are often considered to be a more affordable treatment option. This is not only because they are often at least partially covered by insurance but also because you don’t have to pay for round-the-clock care.
• Your individualized treatment plan in an IOP allows you to simultaneously learn life-changing coping strategies and get the support you need while putting what you learn into practice at home. 
• Therapy sessions are often offered at convenient times during the day or in the evenings.
• Many IOPs, like ours at BOLD Health, often include individual, group, and family therapy sessions. That means you can get your support network directly involved in your mental health treatment. 

Cons

• Because you live at home, you still have access to triggers and substances you wouldn’t have if you were in a rehab facility. 
• Your daily responsibilities may distract you from focusing on recovery. 

In the end, when you are considering which mental health treatment program is right for you, starting with your doctor or therapist is an excellent first step. It is only after your initial evaluation that your provider can truly determine which option would be best for you. 

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Here at BOLD Health, we understand you are a complex human being with genetic, biological, structural, and medical foundations that affect your mental health. That’s why we believe in treating you as a whole person. 

We don’t just treat your mental health issues. We take all of you into account through our holistic approach to mental health treatment. Our team of expert psychological clinicians provides unparalleled service as we work with you to overcome your mental health concerns. 

Don’t wait to get the help you or your loved one so desperately needs. After your initial assessment, we’ll point you in the right direction and walk with you toward recovery.