Treatment for patients in psychiatric hospitals varies depending on the individual's psychiatric diagnosis as well as her specific social and developmental needs. The two primary treatments are psychotherapy and psychiatric medication.

Features

According to Healthyplace.com, a psychiatrist assesses a patient to determine specific goals of hospitalization. A treatment plan is created to establish which treatments will help the individual meet these goals.

Medication

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a variety of medications are used to treat mental disorders. Mental disorders most commonly treated with medication include schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.

Psychotherapy

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, psychotherapy involves talking about problems to give the patient greater insight. During a psychiatric hospitalization, a patient might participate in individual, group and family psychotherapy.

Considerations

Other treatments used in psychiatric hospitals include ectroconvulsive therapy and occupational, behavioral and recreational therapies.

Significance

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in 17 adults suffer from a severe mental disorder. Although they may receive treatment in a psychiatric hospital, most people are treated on an out-patient basis.

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National Institute of Mental Health

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