Show If you are in a mental health crisis, then you may be wondering if you should check yourself into a mental hospital. This blog will provide you with an overview of the most common reasons that people consider admitting themselves into a psychiatric hospital or psych ward and will provide you with an overview of the types of mental health treatment that are available. The most common reasons that people consider checking themselves into a mental hospital are:
Types of Treatment for Mental Health CrisisIt is helpful to understand the different types of treatment that are available. Not everyone who is in a mental health crisis will need to be admitted into a mental hospital. In fact, most people can receive the help they need without being admitted into a psychiatric hospital. Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment can be great alternatives to inpatient mental health hospitalization.
When Should I Check Myself into a Mental Hospital?While most people can get the help that they need by working with a therapist, or psychiatrist, or attending an IOP or PHP, some people need inpatient treatment. If you are suicidal or homicidal, you should check yourself into a mental hospital. If you are actively hallucinating or if you are unable to get your mood swings under control in an outpatient setting, then inpatient treatment is probably appropriate. If you are also unable to break the cycle of addiction in an outpatient setting, then inpatient treatment is probably necessary. If you are not sure if you meet the criteria for an inpatient hospitalization, contact your local mental hospital and they will assess your current needs and make the appropriate recommendations. New Dimensions Can Help!If you are tired of suffering and are looking for an alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, New Dimensions can help. We have locations in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. We also have online treatment programs that are open to individuals who reside anywhere within the State of Texas, including San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and College Station. To learn more about our programs, call us at 1-800-685-9796. |